Samantha Flood 

Sam is currently in her final year of her undergraduate degree in Contemporary Studies & Political science at the University of Kings College & Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. In her studies and beyond, Sam brings together knowledge from contemporary philosophy, with a focus in queer theory and memory studies, Canadian and international politics and history, helping her comprehend the politics and culture of the present moment. Sam is currently writing her honours thesis on international nuclear law and the thought of Hannah Arendt (and having a ton of fun doing so). 

In her role as a Kings Public Humanities fellow and a research assistant at the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, Sam has developed a keen attention to detail in her research skills, always searching for root causes to problems with genuine curiosity. 

Since 2019, Sam has been working with youth in various roles, as a canoe trip leader at an all-girls overnight summer camp and support staff for after-school programming for youth living in Halifax’s North End’s public housing projects. The importance of outdoors education and wilderness activity to youth development is something Sam is passionate about.  

In the near future, Sam hopes to pursue a master's degree in Peace and Conflict Studies in the U.K., where she holds citizenship, continue her work in local youth-centered organizations, travel and hike tons.