Samaire Cohen

Samaire Cohen is an experienced administrative professional currently serving as an Administrative Support Coordinator at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute since March 2009. In this role, Samaire coordinates various administrative activities for the IT and Facilities departments and manages requisitions and expense tracking. Previously, Samaire held the position of Interim Executive Assistant to the CFO, where responsibilities included managing the CFO's calendar, coordinating Board meetings, and handling confidential matters. Samaire's earlier experience includes roles such as Training Coordinator and HR Administrative Assistant, as well as teaching positions at the Diocese of San Diego and Sweetwater Union High School District. Samaire holds a BA in History and Pan-American Studies from UC San Diego and a Teaching Credential from Point Loma Nazarene University.