Samantha Shokin is a fundraising and communications professional with a decade of experience supporting mission-driven organizations across the arts, culture, and Jewish nonprofit sectors. She has managed multimillion-dollar grant portfolios and overseen an EU-funded initiative focused on protecting Jewish cemeteries across Europe. Her grant proposals have consistently secured substantial funding, while her freelance writing has been cited by scholars and read by thousands. She holds a Master’s degree in Arts Administration and is a passionate advocate for cultural heritage preservation and its impact on communities.