Samuel Field

Samuel Field is a highly experienced product planning specialist at Volkswagen of America, Inc., responsible for coordinating the launch of annual model year changes for midsized SUVs, significantly contributing to increased market share through strategic recommendations based on competitor analysis and market trends. Previously, as a project purchasing specialist, Samuel managed technical changes for the Atlas project, negotiating investments and pricing adjustments under tight deadlines. Prior roles include serving as a graduate assistant at the University of Utah, where coursework in political science was developed for undergraduates, and as a teaching assistant at Leibniz Universität Hannover, where modern technologies were integrated into academic presentations. Samuel holds a PhD in Political Science/Public Administration from the University of Utah and a Master's degree in Political Science/Economics from Leibniz Universität Hannover. Additionally, Samuel has entrepreneurial experience as the owner and manager of The English Daycare, overseeing all aspects of the childcare facility’s operations.