Photo by Jessica Fiess-Hill
Hi, I'm Samantha Cora Christian Haas
Most people call me Sam (she/her/hers). I'm a writer, editor, photographer, freelance marketing specialist, published children's picture book author of "Waverly Braves the Breeze: The Story of a Galápagos Albatross," and creator of the organization Playful Acorns.
I love to connect with others and create meaning through words, images, designs, and process art and nature play with my toddler near our home in Madison, WI.
Nature inspires me, and I'm an optimist at heart. I believe there is still good in the world waiting to be discovered and that we all have a story worth sharing.
I enjoy listening, observing, and helping your stories take flight.
EDUCATION
St. Norbert College
De Pere, WI (Aug. 2007 - Dec. 2010)
Bachelor of Arts in English
Creative writing emphasis, art minor
Magna cum laude
ACHIEVEMENTS
Published Children's Picture Book Author, "Waverly Braves the Breeze," 2024
UW-Madison Arboretum – Steinhauer Trust Gallery Nature Photography Exhibitor, 2017
Wisconsin Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest Winner, 2011-2014
Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society Convention Presenter, 2010-2011
Joan P. Schaupp Women's Center Feminist of the Week, 2010
English Endowed Scholarship Recipient, 2010
St. Norbert Times Editor, 2009-10
Galapagos Islands Natural History Field Course Photojournalist, 2009
SKILLS
Writing
Copy Editing
Photography
Listening
Marketing
Social Media
Web Design
CRM Management
VALUES
Collaboration
Creativity
Inclusion
Integrity
Transparency
