Sam’s Bio
Founder & Managing Director of Edge Group Scotland
Sam has extensive experience in management roles, consistently delivering successful outcomes in both business and her clinical career. Committed to developing her professional expertise, she readily embraces new challenges and complex situations. Driven by a strong sense of social responsibility, she is dedicated to leading advancements in the social care and health sector to achieve improved results for young adults who are autistic and/ or have other additional support needs.
Sam holds a Bachelor of Health Science in General Nursing, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing, and a Certificate in Forensic Medicine and Science. She is registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, UK.
Name
Samantha
Nickname
Mumfa
Job title & what this consists of
Managing Director and Registered Mental Health Nurse - I own and run the show.
Favourite quote
"Not happy Jan" - Deborah Kennedy
Celebrity crush
Tom Cruise - all day mate
The most embarrassing thing about you
I know all the words to Top Gun.
One thing nobody knows about you
I love big trucks and American muscle cars.
The weirdest thing about you
I have a photographic memory for number plates.
What has been your biggest achievement so far?
Starting Edge !
Fun fact about you (something unexpected)
I once had a pet Kangaroo called 'Gigi’.
What are your credentials (experience) prior to working with Edge?
30 years of multiple nursing roles, general nurse, psychiatric nurse, and forensic psychiatric nurse specialising in addictions.
Favourite place in the world (the best place you’ve been)
Thailand
What do you like about working for Edge?
The banter and the young people's successes - we have the BEST people.
What do you enjoy doing when you are not working (hobbies etc)?
Hanging out with Spunky and Hobo our Beagles and the hubby - you will usually find us outdoors or on the ocean.
