Suzanna Samayoa

Developed museum exhibit at Hanover County Museum of History and Culture focusing on Brown Grove's environmental justice issues. Documented oral histories through interviews and archival research for Brown Grove Preservation Group. Collected archaeological site data while collaborating with NAACP Hanover chapter and Howard University undergraduates. Forged partnerships with Sierra Club and EPA to enhance exhibit impact with professional air and water quality analyses.

Selected as one of 20 fellows for prestigious OUDC Social Justice Fellowship led by Columbia University's Dr. Linda J. Mann. Traveled to historic civil rights sites across AL, TN, VA, and NC; collaborated with Civil Rights leader Bernard Lafayette and engaged with Africatown community members. Led cemetery preservation project using GIS technology, featured on Fox10 News (Mobile, AL). Advanced to Program Coordinator role, creating curriculum and securing grants for subsequent cohort.

Greeted incoming customers, took orders, packaged and prepared bakery goods, created artistic displays, replaced and restocked sold inventory. Responsible for closing activities: secured the cash register, turned off all electronics, sanitized all surfaces, and shut down the POS system.

Establish a national youth environmental non-profit organization with friends from KY, NY, TX, VA, and CA. Mobilize youth through environmental opportunities. Facilitate organization's digital presence, designing website, constructing state-specific opportunity database, and managing social media platforms. Oversee numerous environmental action events.