Samantha Coleman

Biography

Samantha Coleman, PhD, is a leadership expert whose clinical background deeply informs her work in executive coaching, organizational consulting, leadership development, and higher education. With a PhD in Organizational Leadership and years of experience as a licensed therapist, she brings a keen understanding of human behavior, emotional intelligence, and resilience to her roles. Now the Senior Associate Director of Leadership Development at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, she designs transformative learning experiences that empower leaders at all stages. Her “heart” and “legacy work” is as co-founder of Black to the Beginning, LLC.  As a late discovery adoptee (LDA), she blends storytelling and advocacy to ensure the Black Adoption Experience is accurately conveyed for holistic understanding of this nuanced family dynamic.