Samantha Asante, Ed.M.

Samantha Asante, Ed.M., is a passionate advocate for equitable education, with a focus on holistic student support, policy development, career pathways, and coalition building.

With a background in k-12 education, edtech, and policy, Samantha brings a diverse perspective to her roles, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all her endeavors.

She holds a Master of Education in Education Policy and Management from Harvard Graduate School of Education and a Bachelor's degree in Applied Psychology from New York University.

Samantha has been involved in various organizations, including senior roles at The Reinvention Lab at Teach For America, NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, LaunchX Entrepreneurship Program, FRESH Speakers, Harvard Innovation Labs, AT&T, Camelback Ventures, Jumpstart, Minds Matter Boston, P.S. 305, Beacon College Prep, MyloWrites, and Education Pioneers among others.

Her experience ranges from being a teacher, entrepreneur, fellow, advisor, program director, to policy fellow and executive director, showcasing her expertise in education, entrepreneurship, policy-making, and leadership.