Janette Samaan

Janette "Jenny" Samaan, Ph.D., is a seasoned professional in international education with extensive experience spanning over three decades. Currently serving as a Senior Gateway Executive Search Affiliate at Gateway International Group, LLC, and as a Senior Medical Education Consultant at Child Family Health International, Samaan specializes in international strategic planning, student mobility, and global engagement. Previous roles include Senior Director at the Association of American Medical Colleges, where significant contributions were made towards expanding international study programs, and Assistant Vice Chancellor for International and Exchange Programs at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, overseeing comprehensive international education services. Samaan holds a Ph.D. in Higher Educational Administration with a focus on International Higher Education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, as well as Master's and Bachelor's degrees from Ohio University.