Sammy is a long-standing supporter of Spence Chapin. After living in the UK and Asia, she now resides in NY, where she raised her two sons. Sammy has a UK degree in textiles and international experience working in fashion and sportswear.   She has also produced documentary films and events focused on culturally significant issues.  Her films for BYkids.org have appeared on PBS and portray various social issues through the eyes of teenagers.  

In addition to Spence Chapin, Sammy is a board member of BYkids.org, and also Fabretto Children’s Foundation, focused on child welfare and education  in Central America.   

Board member since 2008 and served as Board President from 2015- 2017.   

Spence-Chapin Adoptive Parent.  

“ I serve on the SC board because I have an emotional connection to Spence Chapin who facilitated the adoption of our oldest son from Colombia many years ago, and I wish to continue to support the quality services they offer to a vast community within the adoptive and childwelfare network, both domestically and abroad.”