For the last 15 years, Samantha Cañez has dedicated her career to effective communication and strategic marketing that connects organizations with their communities. Samantha’s professional experience has equipped her with skills in community engagement, and strategic planning that she’s eager to bring to the Medford Food Coop Board.

For the past decade, Samantha has been a devoted patron of the Medford Food Coop, and five years ago, she proudly became a member-owner. This journey has given her a unique perspective on both the customer experience, community engagement and the cooperative model that makes our store special.

Samantha is seeking a position on the Board because she believes in the vital role the Coop plays in our community—providing access to local, sustainable food and creating a hub for community connection. As our Co-op faces both challenges and opportunities for growth, Samantha wants to contribute her marketing expertise to help expand our membership, strengthen our brand identity, and enhance communication between the Co-op and its member-owners.