Samantha Yanks is an accomplished C-Suite executive, award-winning Editor-in-Chief, influential content creator, thought leader, and sought-after speaker with more than 20 years of experience shaping luxury fashion, lifestyle, and media brands, including her own. She is the Co-Founder of The Connecticut Edit, a digital platform highlighting the people, places, and cultural moments shaping Fairfield and Litchfield Counties, and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Westport Magazine. Previously, Yanks was Editor-in-Chief of Gotham and Hamptons magazines at Modern Luxury, where she oversaw editorial direction, managed celebrity talent, and built some of the highest revenue-generating publications in their category. Her career includes senior editorial roles at O, The Oprah Magazine—where she worked closely with Oprah Winfrey on the iconic “O List”—and Vogue, where she rose rapidly through the fashion and accessories ranks. A trusted voice at the intersection of strategy and storytelling, Yanks is also the founder of Samantha Yanks Creative, advising brands on marketing, social, digital, and content strategy. As a frequent speaker and media contributor, she has appeared on The Today Show, Good Day New York, Bloomberg, E!, and more, sharing insights on fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and culture. Passionate about building communities, crafting impactful stories, amplifying philanthropic initiatives, and fostering brand partnerships, Yanks leverages her editorial expertise and digital influence to inspire audiences and elevate brands. She lives in Westport, Connecticut.