Pam was born in Papunya in 1960 and grew up there attending the public school. She also attended Yarrara College in Alice Springs to further her education. Pam has 2 sons, Douglas Sampson and Taron Sampson and one daughter Kirralyn Sampson. Pam was taught to paint by her uncle Cameron Tjapaltjarri who was a Papunya Tula Artist. Pam used to be a Health Worker in Kintore when she had a young family. These days Pam has returned to Papunya and spends her days making work at the Art Centre.