A well-known and highly visible personality on campus, Sammi was born in Thailand where she attended Bangkok culinary school and earned a cooking degree specializing in vegetable and fruit carving. She comes to us via the Middle East and Canada picking up experience in various world cuisines. Working in country club catering services has additionally added to Sammi's vast customer service background. Working for Sodexo in local school districts as a cook and caterer since 2000, Sammi started at UCCS as catering supervisor with in 2008.