Samantha Coleman

Samantha Coleman, PhD, is a leadership expert whose clinical background deeply
informs her work in executive coaching, organizational consulting, leadership
development, and higher education. With a PhD in Organizational Leadership and years
of experience as a licensed therapist, she brings a keen understanding of human
behavior, emotional intelligence, and resilience to her roles. Now the Senior Associate
Director of Leadership Development at the University of Chicago Booth School of
Business, she designs transformative learning experiences that empower leaders at all
stages. Her “heart” and “legacy work” is as co-founder of Black to the Beginning, LLC.
As a late discovery adoptee (LDA), she blends storytelling and advocacy to ensure the
Black Adoption Experience is accurately conveyed for holistic understanding of this
nuanced family dynamic.