Sam Barron (she/her) | Manager | sbarron@omni.org
Sam is a Learning & Development Manager at OMNI, specializing in the Children & Families content area, and supporting communities and organizations with strategic planning, training, and coaching. She is skilled in community outreach and engagement, employee training and development, and collaborative problem-solving. Sam is deeply passionate about building authentic relationships and working in true collaboration with those impacted by inequities.
Prior to joining OMNI in 2021, Sam was Program & Grant Manager for Family & Youth Initiatives (prevention division of Chaffee County Human Services), where she managed and ensured the implementation fidelity of evidence-based prevention programming for youth and families in Chaffee County, Colorado.
Sam is a SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice) member in the Central Colorado chapter, and a member of the Substance Abuse Regional Coalition, the Chaffee County Health Coalition, and the Chaffee County Youth Alliance.
Outside of work, Sam enjoys rafting as the captain of the US Masters Women's Rafting Team and has been learning to sail. She also loves to travel and explore new areas learning about different cultures.
“To being able to collaborate and partner with individuals and groups that are focused on social justice is such a great reminder that some really phenomenal work is going on by dedicated passionate people.”
Content Expertise
Children and Families
Education
Walden University
M.S., Psychology
Prescott College
B.A., Wilderness Leadership
Northern Virginia Community College
A.A.S., Criminal Justice
+ Certifications, Memberships, Awards, and Service
- Central Colorado Showing Up for Racial Justice Member, 2020-present
- US Masters Women's Rafting Team Captain, 2019-present
- Substance Abuse Regional Coalition Member, 2017-present
- Chaffee County Health Coalition Member, 2016-present
- Chaffee County Youth Alliance Member, 2016-present
- Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee Member, 2017-2019
- Colorado Preschool Special Education Advisory Committee Member, 2017-2019
- Ark Valley High Rollers Team Captain, 2017-2019
- Chaffee County Early Childhood Council Member, 2016-2018
- Colorado State Advisory Council for Parent Involvement in Education Member, 2014-2017
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be a record producer!
What is your favorite place you’ve traveled to?
Baja, Mexico (such a beautiful area with a lot of hidden gems to explore)
Early bird or night owl?
Night owl who wants to be an early bird