Samara Hannah

Bio

Samara joined NC State in February 2023 as the Executive Director for Corporate and Foundation Relations. She brings a vision of cross-campus collaboration to facilitate mutually beneficial, strategic relationships with top corporate and foundation partners. Her role is to help companies and foundations meet their goals with NC State as they align with the priorities of the University. Samara began her work in Corporate and Foundation Relations at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY followed by leadership roles in not-for-profit organizations in Syracuse, NY. Her background and experience brings new vision and expanded opportunities for corporate and foundation partnerships with NC State. Outside of work, Samara enjoys spending time with family and friends, the arts, traveling and hiking. Samara can be reached at shannah@ncsu.edu or through her LinkedIn.