Q: Where are you from?
A: I was raised in Littleton, Colorado, and currently live in Rocklin, California
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I’ve always enjoyed helping people in any capacity. Translating that to the HR world has come easily and brought me a lot of joy.
Q: Do you have any pets?
A: Yes, a dog named Ranger.
Q: Pick three words to describe yourself.
A: Dependable, Organized, Rule-follower
Q: What's your favorite food? Least favorite food?
A: I love sushi! My least favorite is bleu cheese
Q: Favorite musician?
A: Justin Timberlake by a mile! Fun Fact: When I was a teenager, I won a contest out of a magazine, and I was flown to LA to meet him.
Q: Do you have any hobbies outside of work?
A: Well, I’m a mom of three so I don’t have much time. However, I’ve always loved to craft and cook. Now, I get to enjoy doing both with my daughter.
Q: What is the strangest job you've ever had?
A: When I was a teenager, I worked as a party host at a place called Fat City. We all had to take turns being the “Fat Cat” where we would walk around high-fiving kids while wearing the costume.
Director of People & Culture
Samantha Buckley
Samantha joined Zero Gravity Marketing as the Director of People and Culture in January 2024, bringing her extensive background in HR and Business Operations to the team.
During her college years at the University of California, Chico, she discovered her affinity for numbers, which led her to start her professional journey in the financial sector. In 2011, she made a pivotal shift into the world of marketing – beginning an exciting career she has never regretted. After a 12-year tenure with her first agency, Sam continued to refine her expertise as an operations consultant collaborating with various marketing agencies.
Outside of work, Samantha can be found spending time with her husband, Steven, and their three kids – Owen, Sawyer, and Kashton – along with their dog, Ranger.