Picture of Sam SilvermanSam (she/her) joined the County in 2022 as a Senior Equity Policy Analyst with a special focus on LGBTQIA2S+ inclusion. Her role primarily involves addressing transphobia and gender justice on a systemic level, working across the County and with external partners to develop policies and programs that serve the transgender and gender diverse community. Her background is in social work and public service, and she is pursuing a Bachelor's of Social Work specializing in Community Advocacy and Social Policy at Arizona State University.