After the loss of her mother in 2018 from the consequences of alcohol misuse, Samantha turned to filmmaking and VR to process her grief and loss. This led to her becoming a voice for alcohol awareness, specifically for children of alcoholics.

Samantha is a tech co-founder and Community Champion. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx