Samantha Vigeant
About Samantha Vigeant
Samantha Vigeant serves as the Administrative Lead in the Office of the Chief Operating Officer at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a position she has held since 2022. She has a diverse background in administrative and research roles across several institutions, including Moffitt Cancer Center and Boston University.
Work at Broad Institute
Samantha Vigeant has been serving as the Administrative Lead in the Office of the Chief Operating Officer at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing administrative functions and supporting the COO in various operational tasks. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Administrative Assistant at the same institute from 2021 to 2022, where she gained valuable experience in administrative processes within a leading research institution.
Previous Experience in Research and Administration
Before joining the Broad Institute, Vigeant held several positions that contributed to her expertise in research and administration. She worked as a Research Assistant at Moffitt Cancer Center from 2015 to 2016 and later as a Clinical Research Intern at the same institution during the same timeframe. Additionally, she served as a Program Coordinator at Boston University's Center for Career Development from 2017 to 2019 and as an Events Specialist in the Events & Conferences department from 2019 to 2020.
Educational Background
Samantha Vigeant earned her Master of Education (EdM) in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies with a focus on Higher Education Administration from Boston University, completing her studies from 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, she obtained a degree in Psychology and English with a concentration in Literary Studies from the University of South Florida, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. Her educational background supports her roles in administration and career development.
Career Development and Events Management
Vigeant has experience in career development and events management, having worked as a Program Coordinator and Events Specialist at Boston University. In these roles, she was involved in organizing events and programs aimed at enhancing student career readiness and engagement. Additionally, she served as an Events Specialist at South Shore Health from 2020 to 2021, further expanding her skills in event planning and coordination.