Samantha (Sam) Shapan is a Marketing Intern with DRI, working remotely from Texas as part of the marketing team. Throughout the summer, she supports a variety of marketing initiatives, including creating social media graphics, writing social media content, developing blog posts, and assisting with other digital marketing projects.

Originally from Plano, Texas, Sam has lived in the Dallas–Fort Worth area her entire life. She is currently a junior at University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, where she is pursuing a degree in Digital Business and E-Commerce.

Outside of work and school, Sam enjoys spending time by the pool and near the water whenever possible. She loves traveling, exploring new places, and making memories with her family and  friends. In her free time, she can often be found watching movies and TV shows, building LEGO sets, working on puzzles, and listening to music.