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Samantha Darnell
PhD Candidate at The Wharton School
Samantha Darnell is a PhD Candidate at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Organizational Behavior with a focus on non-market strategy. Her research investigates how firms navigate their relationships with various actors in their non-market environments, including political figures and social activists.12
Darnell is currently in her third year of the PhD program and has been actively involved in research initiatives related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, particularly concerning corporate strategies in politically polarized markets.23 She has collaborated on projects analyzing the interactions between firms and ESG activists, contributing to discussions on corporate accountability and strategic engagement in the context of social movements.3
In addition to her academic pursuits, Darnell has experience as a Research Principal at Gartner, where she applies her expertise in enterprise risk management.4 Her educational background includes a Master's degree from The Wharton School, further underscoring her commitment to advancing knowledge in her field.5
For more professional insights, you can find her on LinkedIn under the username samantha-darnell.4
