Mayor's Office for Adult Literacy

Meet the Advisory Board - Samantha Sherman

Samantha Sherman serves as the Chief Program Officer at Wesley Community Center, a multi-service community center located in Houston’s Northside. In this role, she leads the operation of Wesley’s Early Childhood Education program, Early Head Start program, Emergency Assistance programs, Financial Opportunity Center, Out of School Time programs, and Senior Life program. Samantha has over 20 years of experience in community-based non-profit work including time in Minnesota, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Oberlin College and a Master of Social Work from the University of Minnesota.

“Literacy is much more than an educational priority-it is the ultimate investment in the future.” -- Irina Bokova