Samantha Freake

Samantha is a registered social worker with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers (NLCSW). She began her career working in an emergency shelter and supportive housing unit. She then spent several years employed as a frontline social worker with the Department of Children, Seniors, and Social Development, working in both rural and urban areas of Newfoundland, as well as Labrador.

Along with her time spent in undergraduate and graduate studies from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Samantha has additionally completed specialized trainings. Some of those include Incident Command, Emergency Disaster Services, Collaborative Child Abuse Investigative Training, and crisis and suicide intervention.

Samantha has a passion for serving the needs of children, youth, and families. She not only wants to see them do well but thrive. Samantha cares deeply for individuals and families residing across the province, including both urban and rural/remote settings. She believes everyone deserves equal and equitable access to services, no matter their social and/or geographical location. Furthermore, Samantha is also devoted to working towards filling the gaps in women’s health services. As part of her work in this area, Samantha serves on an educational committee for a non-profit health advocacy organization in the city. Samantha additionally serves on the MSW committee at Memorial University of Newfoundland.

When Samantha is not working or completing volunteer work, she spends her spare time sitting by the water, reading, and spending time with friends and family