Sam Lazar Riviello

Sam Lazar Riviello is Head of Operations & Events for Sandbox Films, overseeing the company’s administrative, financial, and operational infrastructure while driving strategic planning and cross-functional initiatives that connect Sandbox’s mission to measurable outcomes. As an establishing partner of Sandbox Films, Sam stewards Sandbox’s brand, visual identity, public engagement, and the production of all company events. With nearly two decades of experience in operations and nonprofit management, Sam is passionate about creating and nurturing collaborative, mission-driven teams. She holds a Master’s (MAS) focused in Nonprofit Administration and Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Bachelor’s in Film Marketing from Brooklyn College. Sam serves on the Northeast Regional Advisory Board of Dogs for Better Lives.