![Samantha M. Danico headshot](_staff_bio_images/samantha-danico640x640.jpg)
Director of Housing and Operations
Residential Life
reslife@xlsmyh.com 860.768.7792 Residential Life Office, Complex F - Garden Level
Education
Saint Anselm College - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of Memphis - Master of Science in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Study
Samantha has a MS in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Memphis and comes with experience in and a passion for housing operations and StarRez. She has previously worked at Iona College (Assistant Director of Residential Life for Housing Operations), the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Residence Hall Director), the University of Memphis (Assistant Area Coordinator) and Franklin Pierce University (Residential Experience Director).
Samantha has a passion for assessment and data driven decision making. She also has a strong background in Curricular Approach and is passionate about enhancing the student experience in ways to help the students think critically and grow into future leaders. Samantha is originally from Manchester, New Hampshire where she earned her BA in Psychology from Saint Anselm College. In her free time, Samantha enjoys Geocaching, trying new foods, and listening to her record collection.