As Director of Dance Parade Philadelphia, a project of Dance Parade, Inc, Sam oversees all aspects of managing the team to produce Philadelphia's first inaugural parade tentatively scheduled for Sunday, September 7th, 2025.  

Over the last 20 years, Sam has developed into a highly-skilled and versatile creative, as equally comfortable in the digital space as she is with print. She has worked with everyone from social justice organizations to a gourmet chocolatier. She is passionate about supporting people’s passions.

Sam is an avid student of the 5Rhythms, an embodied movement meditation practice. She co-produces Renewal Waves, a bimonthly 5R class, and workshops in the Philly area. She maintain a personal practice of kundalini yoga.

"I am Sam Slade and I love what I do."