Meet Sam, a 26-year-old UX designer who fell in love with design during their high school years when they created a user-friendly website for a local nonprofit. Now, Sam advocates for prioritizing user experience over coding skills, emphasizing the importance of passion and job satisfaction over monetary gains. After graduating from the University of Waterloo with a degree in Digital Media, they enjoy mentoring students and are always eager to share insights about navigating the tech industry. Sam believes in a balanced life—working hard, but also finding joy in their craft.