Samantha Zawalich
About Samantha Zawalich
Samantha Zawalich is a Project Manager at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in administrative and project coordination roles, including previous positions at QuintilesIMS and Harvard University.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Samantha Zawalich has been serving as a Project Manager at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2022. In this role, she manages a department events budget of $450,000 and oversees one direct report. She coordinates weekly hybrid Program Meetings, which attract between 50 and 120 participants. Additionally, she works with webmasters to update and maintain both internal and external webpages.
Previous Experience at Broad Institute
Prior to her current position, Samantha held various roles at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She worked as a Senior Project Coordinator from 2020 to 2022 and as a Project Coordinator from 2017 to 2019. In these positions, she contributed to the organization and execution of projects, enhancing her project management skills.
Career Background in Administrative Roles
Samantha's career includes significant administrative experience. She worked at QuintilesIMS as an Administrative Assistant from 2014 to 2016 and later as a Senior Administrative Assistant from 2016 to 2017. Her earlier roles include a Temporary Office Assistant at Harvard University in 2013 and a Temporary Assistant at Beacon Hill Staffing Group from 2013 to 2014.
Educational Background
Samantha Zawalich studied International Affairs at The George Washington University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2007 to 2011. She also attended Medway High School from 2003 to 2007 and briefly studied at Universidad de Granada in 2009.
Internship Experience
Samantha gained valuable experience through various internships. She interned at the U.S. House of Representatives from 2008 to 2009 and at the Girl Scouts of the USA in the Public Policy and Advocacy Office in 2010. These roles provided her with insights into public policy and advocacy.