Located on the campus of Lawrence Technological University, The Centrepolis Accelerator is a nonprofit focused on the growth of Southeast Michigan’s small manufacturers and hardware entrepreneurs. This growth is achieved by providing access to key resources, a collaborative community, and product development and manufacturing experts. 
 
Samantha recently joined The Centrepolis Accelerator as Program Manager and will focus on the C3 Accelerator and Next Cycle Michigan collaborations. Previously, she was Chief of Staff at one of Centrepolis’ client companies, JustLight (formerly known as Archimedes Innovations), where she oversaw partnerships, consultants, and internal communications.  Prior to JustLight, she managed Ann Arbor SPARK’s Ypsilanti startup incubator. 
 
Born and raised in Metro Detroit, Samantha is a Wayne State University alum and passionate about education, sustainability, and innovation. She is looking forward to using her experience in community engagement and expertise in project management to further Centropolis' strategic initiatives.