Samantha “Sam” Battersby is the Program Grants Manager for the Environment Program at the Walton Family Foundation, where she plays a key role in managing the annual grants and administrative budgets. In this role, she supports the grant approval process and partners across departments to ensure timely and compliant grant execution. Sam is also committed to building strong relationships with grantees, providing support and guidance throughout the grant lifecycle to help maximize impact and promote shared success.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in environmental studies from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Arts in biology, with a focus on community-based conservation, from Miami University. Prior to joining the foundation, Sam built a strong foundation in outreach and environmental education, which she later applied to a career in environmental grantmaking and philanthropy.