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HI, I'M SAM.

As USA TODAY Co.’s Chief People Officer, Samantha Howland leads all aspects of the HR function for the organization, overseeing the Employee Value Proposition and Experience including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Development, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, Labor Relations and the HR Business Partner organizations.

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Samantha expertise as a strategic Human Resources Executive includes business leadership, strategic planning, and talent development, through which she has enabled more confident, effective, capable leaders for diverse organizations in transformation. She has demonstrated continued success in developing talent, HR programs and people experiences through a pragmatic, collaborative communication style. In aligning organizational plans, operating models and people programs, Samantha has helped companies meet strategic business needs while building a culture that drives measurable performance results.

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Prior to joining USA TODAY Co., formerly GateHouse Media in 2018, Samantha served as Chief People Officer of Mobiquity, a digital engagement agency. She also previously served as Senior Managing Partner and Talent Practice Executive for Decision Strategies International. She received an A.B. in History, Spanish from Vassar College and an M.S. in Organizational Dynamics from University of Pennsylvania. She has authored numerous white papers, as well as lectured and developed curriculum for elite business school programs.

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USA TODAY Top Workplaces 2026 Conference Policy

​​All cancellation request must be submitted in writing via email to justin.libak@usatoday.com.

 

Confirmed registrants may cancel and receive a full refund minus a $150 cancellation fee for general attendees through February 27, 2026. Cancellation request received from February 28, 2026 through March 20, 2026 are nonrefundable but can be transferred to another member within your organization. Cancellations on or after March 21, 2026 are nonrefundable and transfers are not permitted.    

 

Attendees who do not attend the event and/or do not contact USA TODAY Co. via written correspondence by the dates above will be responsible for the full attendee registration fee. If the conference is cancelled, USA TODAY Co. is not responsible for any penalty incurred by purchasing a nonrefundable airline ticket or related costs.  


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