Sam Zia is the founder of Travel Smarter Consulting, a Washington, D.C.-based boutique firm specializing in luxury travel planning and credit card rewards strategy. He founded TSC at 18 and studied History and Politics at Jesus College, Oxford, where he co-founded Oxford Speaks, a speaker society that grew to more than 2,000 members. During the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, he coordinated emergency travel for at-risk individuals at no charge. His clients include Capitol Hill offices, Silicon Valley firms, and NGOs.
Co-founded Oxford Speaks at Jesus College, University of Oxford — a speaker society that grew to over 2,000 members. Organized and hosted events featuring world leaders and public figures, including former heads of government and senior policymakers. Developed a reputation for in-depth research and incisive questioning that distinguished Oxford Speaks from other university speaker societies.
