Samantha Brenner

Samantha Brenner is a dedicated education professional with extensive experience in postsecondary success coaching and curriculum development. Currently serving as a Senior Postsecondary Success Coach and Project Manager at Embarc, Samantha focuses on transforming educational systems to foster equity and social-emotional learning. In addition to this role, Samantha provides consulting services for Chicagoland CareerPathways and previously worked with the Chicagoland Workforce Funder Alliance. Prior to Embarc, Samantha held various positions at Chicago Public Schools, including Postsecondary Team Lead and Summer Transition Coordinator, and worked as a Science Teacher at Manley Career Academy High School, specializing in subjects such as biology and chemistry. Samantha has a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Dominican University and a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Drake University.