Dr. Samantha Cooper
- Instructor of Business
B.A., Buena Vista University
M.B.A., Ph.D., Northcentral University
Dr. Samantha Cooper brings a wealth of diverse experience from her professional journey through the food manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and software industries, culminating in a successful career in higher education. Outside her academic and professional pursuits, she has served as an assistant instructor for Dale Carnegie courses, a range aide for motorcycle safety training, and a train-the-trainer for the Lou Tice Institute of Excellence philosophies.
A lifelong learner, Dr. Cooper earned her B.A. in Accounting from Buena Vista University and advanced her education with an M.B.A. and Ph.D. from Northcentral University, specializing in human resources, management, accounting, and finance. Her commitment to growth and development extends beyond the classroom to her personal life, where she is a passionate ultra-distance runner, scuba diver, triathlete, backpacker, camper, traveler, motorcycle enthusiast, novice gardener, and proud parent of a 13-year-old daughter.
Dr. Cooper considers herself fortunate to work in a field she loves and finds immense satisfaction in mentoring and inspiring students to reach their potential.
