Samantha Vangsness joined the Innovative Energy Alliance Cooperative (IEA) as the member support and communications coordinator on June 5, 2023.

Vangsness has worked in communications for the past 4 years in various compacities from radio broadcasting to social media management.

Her experience will guide the coordination of member engagement, communication services and support through the member cooperatives.

Vangsness holds a bachelor's degree in agriculture studies with a business and marketing focus from Dickinson State University. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with friends and family, reading and thrifting.