Samantha Flores

She is a distinguished architect and innovation leader with over a decade of experience in aviation design, architectural practice, and organizational leadership, currently serving as Vice President and Director of Hugo at Corgan, where she leads the firm's innovation and design strategy. She also serves as Director of Innovation and Senior Associate, driving thought leadership and advancing design excellence across the firm's aviation practice. She has been with Corgan since 2012, progressing from Designer to Associate to her current executive role. She holds a Master of Architecture from Princeton University and a Bachelor of Architecture from Oklahoma State University, where she was a member of Chi Omega. She has completed executive education in Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies at Stanford University and has been recognized by Marquis Who's Who. She is recognized as a visionary, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader who combines design excellence with strategic innovation to shape the future of aviation and architectural practice.