Meet Samantha Lee
Software Engineer Samantha Lee joined the Atmospheric Composition & Chemical Processes research program in April 2022.
Where are you from/where did you grow up?
Mostly in Colorado, but due to my parents being in the military we moved around a bit.
What was your career path to get here?
I started out as a Petroleum Engineer in North Dakota, then Covid happened, I was laid off and took that time to learn a few new skills including sailing and computer programming. After bothering Shuka for weeks he let me interview and then I got the job, after a few more weeks of bothering Shuka.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
When I was little I wanted to be a veterinarian, now I want to be a flower farmer.
What were you like in high school?
In high school I was quiet. I got good grades, I was in orchestra and worked after school, so there wasn't a lot of time to get into trouble.
Name one thing about you that people wouldn't/don't expect.
I've lived in 12 different states and 4 different countries.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Gardening, hiking, sailing, and skiing.
If you could hop on a plane tomorrow, where would you go?
Singapore, but only because my fiancé is on his way there for work.
If time travel existed, when would you go?
September 13th, 2024 so that I would no longer be planning my wedding and I could just enjoy the weekend with friends and family.
What energizes/motivates you at work?
Positive feedback.
What is the best piece of advice anyone has given you?
Don't give up.
Name one item on your bucket list.
I think if I was about to "kick-the-bucket" I would want to travel to see all my family. Sky-diving and seeing the Northern Lights used to be what I would want to do, but I've been able to cross those off.
Name one item on your bucket list.
My dog Whiskey, we do everything together so he can't help but be like me.
