Samantha Enslen, CP APMP Fellow (Class of 2020)
President
Dragonfly Editorial
Bio
Samantha runs Dragonfly Editorial, a creative agency based in Dayton, Ohio, with customers around the world. Dragonfly’s writers are known for explaining complex topics clearly, whether they’re writing proposals, marketing communications, or thought leadership pieces. Her team works with customers in finance, IT, healthcare, engineering, and beyond.
Sam is the former editorial manager at CSC and former contributing editor to The Editorial Eye. She spent eight years on the board of ACES: The Society for Editing and was managing editor of Tracking Changes, the society’s quarterly journal. Sam has received multiple awards for her writing and, in 2020, was named a Fellow of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals. She is also a writer for the Grammar Girl podcast.
At home, Sam has three children, a menagerie of dogs and cats, and a full bookshelf. Her husband, Greg, is a fiction writer who pens the Frank Harper mystery series, set in a fictional Ohio town much like the one they live in.
What does being an APMP Fellow mean to you?
Being a Fellow means you care. You've given back. You've shared your knowledge because you want all your colleagues to know the good stuff that can help them succeed.
What's your best memory from attending an APMP event?
One of my best memories will always be the warm reception I got at the very first APMP conference. As a new member and new exhibitor, it meant a lot to me. And it made me want to come back.
What advice do you have for a proposal professional entering our field?
There's so much to learn. Be curious. Ask questions. Rack up those webinars and conferences. Every single one offers you an opportunity to get better, become a stronger contributor, and move your career forward.
