People Inc. welcomes director of community engagement

People Incorporated, a Virginia-based nonprofit, welcomes Samantha “Sam” Barber as the agency’s director of community engagement. This position works towards building positive, productive relationships with community partners across People Inc.’s service area.

Samantha “Sam” Barber

“Sam has a strong track record of securing support for programs and services that serve the entire community, and we are excited to welcome her on board here at People Inc.,” said President & CEO Rob Goldsmith.

“Connecting with our community fuels my energy,” said Barber. “I have a passion for service and look forward to knocking on doors and building relationships in my new role.”

Barber will focus on building partnerships in nine counties and two cities in People Inc.’s northern and central Virginia service area, including Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren counties.

Barber is the founder and former CEO of Reaching Out Now, a nonprofit that serves under-resourced families in the Warren County public school system. Prior to joining the staff at People Inc., she served on the agency’s board of directors as part of the advocacy committee.

Barber is based out of People Inc.’s office located in Woodstock at 135 South Main Street. She can be reached by email at engagement@peopleinc.net.