What clients are saying about working with us

  • "[Samantha] is a natural emcee and host. She really made us into an energetic, productive community and it was one of the best conferences I’ve attended."

    -Tina Rosenberg, Co-Founder, Solutions Journalism Network

  • "We had never put together an event like this, but through The Joinery Collective's coaching, strategic thinking, and insights, they made the process smooth and relatively stress-free. Thanks to Sam's brilliant facilitating skills, enthusiasm, and ability to listen to others, almost 100 journalists in the room felt included and were actively participating."

    -Jeremy Druker, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Transitions Online

  • “[The Joinery Collective] knows how to bring people together. [Their] approach to public speaking feels more like a one-to-one conversation with someone who is curious to hear what the other person has to say.”

    — Ides Debruyne, Co-Founder, Managing Director, Journalismfund Europe

  • “In my 25-year career in journalism and media development, I can say with confidence that Samantha is one of the best facilitators I’ve encountered. She combines grace, thoughtfulness, and decisiveness — a rare skill set.”

    — Peter Erdelyi, Founding Director, Center for Sustainable Media

  • “The facilitation was outstanding — they created the space and the mood for everyone to contribute, share, and learn. They managed to leave the agenda open and responsive to the actual needs of participants. Everyone had a real stake and took away what they really needed.”

    — Kevin Burden, Media Leaders Ltd

  • "The Joinery Collective's unique approach for designing and leading events makes the audience feel like they belong. They not only are strategic and talented facilitators, they also see and honor the wisdom in others. Plus, there is so much joy and fun brought into the work!"

    -Nina Fasciaux, Author, Mal Entendus: Les Français, les médias, et la démocratie

  • “Sam demonstrates all the skills that are hard to teach: empathy, active listening, strong timing, and commitment to organization that supports rather than controls collective work.”

    — Graham Griffith, Program Designer and Media Strategist

  • “Her authenticity shines through in every aspect of her facilitation, creating a space where participants feel safe to learn, share, and grow.”

    — Borjana Dzhambazovas, Bulgaria-based freelance journalist

  • "It was the best professional investment of 72 hours I’ve made in the past three years and it’s a gift that will keep on giving."

    —Venita Hawthorne-James, Arizona State University Professor