Samantha Sarich Nance

Samantha Sarich Nance serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff and Projects and Operations Manager in the Office of the President at DePauw University since October 2015. Previously, Samantha held roles including Assistant Director and Operations and Data Coordinator for the Gold Commitment Program, where responsibilities included advising student leaders, coordinating community service events, and partnering with faculty on service-learning components. Earlier experience includes serving as Graduate Assistant and Youth Coordinator at Eastern Illinois University, where Samantha coordinated various community engagement initiatives and led after-school programs. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in History, both from Eastern Illinois University. Samantha has also been involved in leadership roles within Epsilon Sigma Alpha, progressing from Vice President to President, supporting membership growth and organizational operations.