Schuylkill Chamber Executive Vice President, Samantha M. Chivinski, IOM, named to prestigious ACCE “40 Under 40” List

POTTSVILLE, PA – The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Executive Vice President, Samantha M. Chivinski, IOM, has been recognized as an emerging leader in the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) prestigious “40 Under 40” List.

ACCE is dedicated to recognizing and supporting the most talented professionals in the chamber industry. This annual recognition program showcases 4o of the industry’s top emerging leaders who have demonstrated success in their careers and made significant contributions to the communities they serve. The list includes CEOs and staff professionals from a wide variety of roles and chamber sizes. Their creativity, dedication, and commitment to identifying innovative solutions will help shape the future of the chamber profession.

ABOUT SAMANTHA M. CHIVINSKI, IOM

Under Samantha’s leadership, the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce has achieved exceptional membership retention rates between 92-95% annually for six consecutive years, a benchmark that reflects the value-added delivery of programs, services, and support to businesses and nonprofits across the region. Her strategic vision and professional excellence have played a pivotal role in the Chamber being named the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) Chamber of the Year in 2022, 2024, and most recently 2025. Her long-standing involvement with statewide and national organizations, including the U.S Chamber of Commerce, the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and industry, and PACP, demonstrates her wide-reaching influence within the chamber industry.

A dedicated industry leader, Samantha serves on the PACP Board of Directors, chairs the PACP Communications Committee, and continues to champion the advancement of chamber professionals statewide. In July 2025, she earned the highly respected Institute for Organization Management (IOM) credential from the U.S Chamber Foundation, an achievement that underscores her commitment to professional growth and leadership excellence. She is also a proud recipient of the PACP Chad Amond Conference Scholarship, reflecting her rising prominence and the respect she has earned among her peers.

Samantha has been instrumental in statewide advocacy efforts, most notably her leadership, alongside Chamber President & CEO Robert S. Carl Jr., in building and leading a 72+ organization coalition focused on addressing Pennsylvania’s child care workforce crisis. their two-year advocacy effort culminated in a historic victory with the inclusion of a new $25 million budget line item in 2025-2026 Pennsylvania State Budget to support child care teacher recruitment and retention. This work earned Samantha the 2025 Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) Voice for Children Vision Award, recognizing her for championing early childhood education and its critical connection to workforce and economic development.

In addition to her chamber leadership, Samantha is deeply committed to community service. She serves on the boards of Avenues and Explore Schuylkill, and actively supports numerous nonprofits as a dedicated volunteer.

“Samantha’s accomplishments, passion, and proven leadership make her an exceptional honoree for the ACCE “40 Under 40” List and a driving force in advancing both the Chamber and the broader Schuylkill County community” said Robert S. Carl Jr., Schuylkill Chamber President & CEO, “The leadership, professionalism and work ethic she demonstrates is a leadership model for her fellow staff members and as a true professional colleague a great support and complement to my role as President and CEO.”

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce, our staff, Board of Directors and our 775 chamber members, congratulates Samantha M. Chivinski, IOM for this great honor of the ACCE “40 Under 40” emerging leaders’ recognition. We know her career will continue to grow and expand for the betterment of the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce and our greater community service area. Her local, state, and national leadership will continue to grow.