Samuel Caldwell

Samuel Caldwell, MBA, serves as the VP of Inclusive Excellence and Equity and Chief Diversity Officer at the University at Albany, SUNY, since March 2019, with a progressive career that includes roles as Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Vice President. Prior experience at Verizon spanned over three decades, where Samuel held various managerial positions, such as Project Manager, Process Engineering Manager, Area Operations Manager, Director of Government Affairs, Regulatory Affairs Manager, and Assistant Manager/Specialist, achieving significant financial benefits and overseeing extensive operations. Samuel's military background includes service as a Lieutenant Junior Grade in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1999 to 2006. Educational credentials encompass an MBA from Strayer University, multiple certificates in diversity and leadership from prominent institutions, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Rutgers University.