Samantha Rose Hale

Director of Grants and Programs, Mayor\'s Office of Arts and Culture @City of Boston

Boston, MA, US

Oversee the strategic direction, implementation, and evaluation of year-round grant programs, allocating funds to individual artists and creators, arts and cultural organizations, local businesses, and community-driven creative activationsDirected the strategic management and allocation of $15 million in federal relief funds and 3 million in operating fundsSpearheaded the Cultural Investment Grant, a $10 million multiyear transformative grant program utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to grow and sustain arts and cultural organizations that have a clear vision of a creative, equitable, and more just cityEstablished and facilitate participatory grantmaking processes, positioning community members as key decision-makersTransformed grant application process to priortize equity and center relationships by integrating community-led conversations with applicantsLead team of four to co-create shared programmatic goals, guiding project management, supporting professional development, and managing a hybrid work schedule to ensure flexibility and collaborationCreate and manage yearly and multiyear budget for grants and programs and collaborate with leadership team on department-wide budgetOverhauled grantee reporting process to reduce administrative burden on grantees Restructured and co-lead the Boston Cultural Council’s annual grant program; manage the council board, including onboarding new membersManage grant database in Submittable Assist communications team with press releases, publications, and event remarks

Harvard Graduate School of Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.), Prevention Science and Practice

Berklee College of Music

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Music Therapy