With a background in academic medicine communications and digital marketing management, Samantha Holt combines strategic storytelling, project management and brand-building experience to drive client success.
Prior to joining Jarrard in 2026, Holt worked in healthcare communications at Boston Medical Center, directly supporting the Section of Cardiovascular Medicine. Her work included growing the section’s digital presence through social media and strategic marketing initiatives, building a fellowship alumni communications program and supporting physician engagement and executive communications efforts.
Earlier in her career, Holt worked at Influential, where she supported large-scale digital campaigns and collaborated across client, creator and internal teams to execute strategic marketing initiatives.
Holt holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Iowa in Communication Studies and English and Creative Writing. Her background in storytelling and written communication began early through programs such as the Lake Forest College Writing & Thinking Workshop and continued with advanced writing coursework taught by faculty affiliated with the Iowa Writers’ Workshop.
Worth Knowing:
- Has a Wizard of Oz-themed Christmas tree
- Lobster roll connoisseur
- Self-proclaimed all-star rec league softball second baseman
