Samantha Marcellis

Samantha Marcellis currently serves as the Director of Behavioral Health Services at the Pioneer Center for Human Services since January 2023. Previously, Samantha held the position of Regional Manager for Region 44 McHenry County at Birth to Five Illinois and served as Family Services Manager at Mutual Ground. Samantha's extensive background in education includes experience as an MCAT Instructor at Kaplan Test Prep, a Counselor at Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System, and a Bilingual Therapist at Metropolitan Preparatory Schools. Samantha's academic qualifications include an MA in Clinical Psychology-Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and dual bachelor's degrees in Spanish and Biology from Texas Christian University. Additionally, Samantha has a diverse range of early career experiences, including roles as an Education Lead at Legoland Discovery Center and as a Bookseller at Barnes & Noble.