Samantha Paige Davis, MPP

Samantha Paige Davis is the Founder and Executive Director of The Black Swan Academy (BSA), a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C.12 She established BSA in 2014 with the mission of empowering Black youth through civic leadership and engagement.34

Professional Background

Samantha Davis is an advocate, trainer, organizer, and self-described unyielding optimist.2 Her work primarily focuses on creating opportunities for Black youth to become civic leaders. Prior to her current role, she served as the Field Engagement Manager at YWCA USA from September 2016 to January 2019.1

The Black Swan Academy

The Black Swan Academy, founded by Davis in 2013, aims to create a pipeline of Black youth civic leaders.4 The organization's primary focus is on:

• Civic leadership development
• Youth empowerment
• Engagement in community issues

Advocacy and Impact

Davis is known for her advocacy work, particularly in the areas of:

Education Reform:: She has been vocal about issues related to policing in schools and has advocated for strategies that better support students.6

Youth Civic Engagement:: Through BSA, Davis works to provide young people with opportunities to engage in civic leadership and community organizing.5

Samantha Davis continues to lead The Black Swan Academy in its mission to empower Black youth and create positive change in their communities through civic engagement and leadership development.