Samantha Turner

Phoenix, Arizona
Ballet Arizona
 

Video – Get to know Samantha

Samantha Turner is a leader in both the non-profit and corporate sectors, with expertise in marketing and business management. Before Ms. Turner was appointed executive director, she served three years as Ballet Arizona’s director of marketing, achieving record sales revenues twice during that tenure. 

Prior to joining Ballet Arizona, Ms. Turner held leadership roles in both non-profit and Fortune 500 companies. Most recently she served as head of business operations and finance for CAP21, a New York-based non-profit performing arts organization. Ms. Turner moved into that role after a year-long sabbatical, immersed in acting, singing and dance training that allowed her to gain a deep understanding of the arts and artists. She integrated those insights with her 20 years of Fortune 500 leadership experience, to transition to a career focused on the strategic management of arts organizations. 

Ms. Turner’s for-profit career includes high-level marketing and business management roles at Aflac, Assurant and other organizations of national and regional scope. In addition to her professional experience, Samantha holds MBAs in marketing and international business/ecommerce, and an undergraduate degree in broadcast journalism.