Samuel graduated from Middlebury College in 2025 with a major in Sociology and a minor in History. He also participated in the Privilege and Poverty academic cluster and supported fellow students as a peer writing tutor. He joined the Admissions Office in 2026 after earning a master’s degree in the Social Science of the Internet from the Oxford Internet Institute, where he researched the relationship between students’ use of technology and access to higher education. He also brings experience helping nonprofit organizations expand their effectiveness and impact, reflecting his commitment to supporting local communities and strengthening pathways to opportunity. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, browsing used bookstores, and brewing the perfect cup of tea.