Samuel Dowd has a diverse background in education and athletics, currently serving as an employee with Dorchester School District 2 since April 2023. Previous experience includes roles as a counselor and area director with NovusWay Ministries from May 2018 to July 2024, and as an associate consultant with twentyAI from January 2023 to April 2023. Dowd has extensive coaching experience, having worked as a behavior interventionist, offensive assistant coach, and coordinator for various football teams across different school districts. Dowd's athletic background includes playing as a fullback at Newberry College and transitioning to an offensive student assistant, where responsibilities included supporting position coaches and the offensive coordinator. Dowd earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Leisure Services from Newberry College in May 2021.