Samantha Cardenas

Samantha Cardenas is currently serving as an Admissions Counselor at the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on recruitment in the Mid-Atlantic territories, specifically New Jersey. In this role, Samantha is involved in various initiatives including co-planning recruitment events and serving on committees related to student admissions and leadership. Prior experience includes positions as a Global Social Impact Fellow and Iacocca International Intern at Lehigh University, as well as serving as Chief Recruiting Officer and Data Assistant for Kappa Alpha Theta, Epsilon Rho. Samantha holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology from Lehigh University and is pursuing a Master of Science in Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Educational experiences also include international studies in Ireland and participation in programs through the CIEE and IES Abroad.