Meet Our Staff: Samantha Wood

Samantha Wood

Pronouns:
She/her/they

Degree(s) earned and institutions:
Associate of Science degree in business (’17)

Years at SLCC:
12

Current title/position:
Assistant Auditor

Department:
Internal Audit (IA)

Previous jobs/titles at SLCC:
Administrative Assistant in Controller’s Office, Purchasing Card Administrator and Secretary 3 in HR

What is a typical day or week like for you?
My day entails of meeting with departments that are going to be audited. It is also lots and lots and lots of researching what these departments actually do. One interesting fact about IA is that we do more than just traditional financial audits, but we also perform compliance and performance audits, so it something new every day.

Samantha Wood sitting behind her office desk, smiling.

What are the most challenging aspects of your job?
It’s challenging to show our colleagues what the purpose of IA really is, which is to mitigate any risk or harm to the college. I promise we’re not trying to make anyone’s jobs harder. Our goal is to keep you and the college safe from any risk.

What rewards come with your job?
It’s so rewarding when we don’t have any findings. However, the greatest reward I’ve experienced is how close and tight knit our dept is. For me, they truly are like family.

Who or what inspires you at work or in life and why?
My greatest inspiration at work and in my life is my son, Jeremy. He makes me want to be a better mom, work harder and be an all-around better person. He truly is the light of my life.

Tell us something about yourself from outside of your SLCC life.
Before I changed my degree to business, I was a music major. I love to sing and play the piano. I’ve had the opportunity to perform here at SLCC, Abravanel Hall, the new Eccles Theater, Temple Square, the Tabernacle, Disneyland, Washington DC LDS Temple Visitor Center, Rice-Eccles Stadium, Cathedral of the Madeleine and Carnegie Hall.

Family:
Jeremy, almost 3 year-old son

Awards/accomplishments:
President’s Leadership Institute, 2020-21

How to Be Featured

Are you an SLCC staff member? The Institutional Marketing & Communications Office supports the mission of the College by promoting the accomplishments and stories of our students, faculty and staff. All staff are welcome to participate in the Meet Our Staff feature.

If you are interested in participating, please email the College’s Strategic Communications and Public Relations team (prteam@slcc.edu).

Comments

SLCC's Undergraduate Annual Research Conference Registration Deadline

Salt Lake Community College’s annual Undergraduate Projects, Performances, Presentations, and Research Conference (UP3RC) is set to take place on April 2, at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus, offering students a chance to showcase their academic achievements, fostering a culture of intellectual exchange. The UP3RC is an annual event designed to celebrate and highlight the academic accomplishments of undergraduate students. It provides a supportive environment for students to share their work, hone their presentations skills, receive constructive feedback, and engage in meaningful discussions with their peers and faculty. All SLCC departments and programs, including faculty and staff, are encouraged to support and visit the day of the event. Students with their poster from last year's UPRC event “The goal of this event is to make sure every school and student is given the opportunity to participate,” says Dr. Kamal Bewar, interim director of the STEM Learning Center, who is chairin

Rev Up Your Future at SLCC Annuals Hop into College

SLCC West Valley Center will be opening its doors on Friday, August 2, from 6-9 pm for their annual lowrider event that celebrates the automotive culture and welcomes current, past, and future Bruins into the SLCC community. This unique event allows lowriders to showcase their vehicles and for spectators to witness the creativity, craftsmanship, and passion that goes into a lowrider car. From the sleek custom paint jobs to the impressive hydraulics showcased at the hop-off, attendees get immersed in the vibrant culture created by SLCC West Valley’s community. Beyond the car show, Hop into College provides prospective students and their families the opportunity to explore SLCC, engage with their future peers, staff and faculty and obtain valuable insight into the degrees and programs offered. Furthermore, the community is provided with countless beneficial resources not only as an SLCC student but as a community member. Whether interested in learning more about the lowrider community o

HB 261 and HB 257 Frequently Asked Questions

Dear Faculty, Staff and Students: The Utah Legislature recently passed two bills that significantly impact higher education: HB 261 Equal Opportunity Initiatives and HB 257 Sex-Based Designations for Privacy, Anti-Bullying, and Women’s Opportunities. Salt Lake Community College is deeply committed to our students, faculty, and staff. We strive to be a place where all are welcomed and respected. While there are many unknowns about the ultimate effect these bills will have on some student and staff support programs, be assured that SLCC will maintain an environment where all can find success and feel a sense of belonging. In the coming months, college leadership will work to gain clarity and determine the changes necessary for legislative compliance. We will also share this information as it becomes available. We realize that during this time, some in our college community may feel unsettled and stressed. We encourage you to make use of available SLCC resources designed to support y

Official SLCC Blog

Search This Blog