Samantha Rushing currently serves in dual roles as the Associate Director and Executive Assistant to the Board for the Executive Leadership Academy under the Center for Studies in Higher Education (CSHE) and as the Program Administrator for Berkeley Global Executive Education at the Goldman School of Public Policy.
As the ELA Associate Director, Samantha plays an integral part in all aspects of the program, including marketing, recruitment, event logistics, and evaluation analysis. She also conducts research on current trends in higher education and works closely with the Founding Executive Director to develop the program’s curriculum. Additionally, Samantha serves as the Financial Analyst for ELA, managing the program’s budget, overseeing fiscal processes, and leading fundraising efforts.
For Berkeley Global Executive Education, Samantha handles the financial management and event logistics, while also collaborating with both internal and external partners on contracts and policy procedures.
Samantha graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in English and a minor in Medieval Studies.
