Samantha Abrams

Samantha Abrams, Ph.D., possesses extensive experience in research with a focus on social psychology and data analysis. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Samantha served as a Post-Bac Research Associate, where responsibilities included coordinating international data collection on religious beliefs and managing a team of undergraduate research assistants. As a Doctoral Researcher, Samantha designed over 100 online surveys and contributed to multiple publications and presentations. In a consulting role at Empathable, Samantha created and analyzed survey experiments related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with conducting comprehensive literature reviews. A Market Research Intern at Amtrak, Samantha led mixed-methods research assessing passenger perceptions of dining options, which earned the 2023 Intern Innovation Award. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Music from Skidmore College and both a Master's and Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Samantha combines expertise in behavioral science with practical applications in various organizational contexts.