Samantha Krop is a PEJ Board member and the Neuse Riverkeeper with Sound Rivers, a nonprofit that advocates for the health of the Neuse watershed. Originally a native of Florida’s Gulf Coast, Samantha grew up exploring the creeks and swamps in her backyard and learned to appreciate the value of wetlands and public places at a young age. Sam has a Masters degree in Education and taught high school, undergraduate and graduate-level classes in environmental justice. Today, Sam focuses her work on water quality monitoring, public education, community organizing, and environmental justice advocacy.
