SAMBA PATHAK (he/him/his) is a proud Nepali-American arts administrator, marketer, producer, and award-winning stage manager in the DMV. Pathak holds an MA in Arts Management and a BA in Theatre from George Mason University.

Pathak serves as the Administration and Operations Manager at Theater Alliance. His role encompasses an intersection of both artistic and administrative development, and he is active in the execution of the company's production season. He leads production management, administrative operations, digital marketing efforts, and overall company quality improvement planning. Pathak is also a Board Member of Educational Theatre Company, providing oversight and support surrounding organizational governance and leadership.

Pathak has worked as a stage manager in the DMV and in theaters such as Olney Theatre Center, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, Theater Alliance, NextStop Theatre Company, and others. His portfolio includes productions of different scales, including new play development workshops and productions containing technically advanced components. One of his favorite roles is as a Substitute SM who learns a show in two hours and then presents it to a live audience.

In his experience, Pathak holds project management principles and is a steward for maintaining successful operations. His successes surround various grant projects, having managed and monitored a portfolio of over five million dollars. However, beyond the logistical aspects, Pathak profoundly values the role of arts in building community resilience including past work in integrating artistic practices into public health initiatives, recognizing the inherent capacity of theater and other creative mediums.

Previously, Pathak worked extensively in Marketing and PR for creative enterprises in administrative and executive capacities. He was the Director of Marketing, PR, and Communications for companies specializing in product merchandising. In this role, he led marketing teams, oversaw department budgeting, and executed communication strategies to communicate with internal partners and external consumers. His primary focus was working on brand awareness, marketing campaigns for individualized musical productions, and data analytics management. He continues to work on freelance projects to support theatrical innovation and brand development. When Pathak isn't embraced in the arts world, he holds a connection to the community as an Operational Member at Buckhall Volunteer Fire Department, where he staffs the ambulance unit as a volunteer first responder. www.SambaPathak.com. IG: @SambaPathak