Sami Fournier joined the firm as a staff accountant in October 2024. Sami was born in Ohio but grew up in Kansas. She attended the University of Kansas where she majored in Poli Sci and German. Sami was a veteran of Washington DC, where she spent 10 years as a political analyst in International Relations/Arms Control. Additionally, Sami earned a master's degree in International Affairs/International Security Policy from Columbia University. After graduation she spent 5 years working in NGO's at the UN. Sami became licensed to prepare taxes in 2017 and received her EA in 2020. Ouside of work, Sami loves to bike, hike, knit and XC ski. She is a newish motorcycle rider who dabbles in dirt biking. Every year she enjoys volunteering in the community with non-profit groups such as Bend Film.