Samantha Hunt
About Samantha Hunt
Samantha Hunt is a Program Manager II at Education Cannot Wait, currently working with Catholic Relief Services in Afghanistan. She has a diverse background in international development, focusing on education in emergencies, community rights, and managing programs for vulnerable populations.
Current Role at Catholic Relief Services
Samantha Hunt serves as Program Manager II for Education Cannot Wait at Catholic Relief Services. She has held this position since 2021, focusing on educational initiatives in Afghanistan. In her role, she manages programs aimed at improving access to education for vulnerable populations, particularly in challenging environments.
Previous Experience at Catholic Relief Services
Prior to her current position, Samantha Hunt worked at Catholic Relief Services in various capacities. From 2019 to 2021, she was the Education in Emergencies Program Manager in Afghanistan. Additionally, she served as Acting Youth/Migration Project Coordinator for two months in Tamale, Ghana, and as an International Development Fellow in Liberia from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Hunt holds a Master of Arts in Sustainable International Development from The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University, which she completed from 2015 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Chicago between 2007 and 2011. Her academic background supports her focus on participatory development and community rights.
Diverse Professional Background
Samantha Hunt has a diverse professional background that spans multiple sectors, including sustainable livelihoods, agriculture, migration, disability inclusion, and youth development. Her experience includes roles as an International Student Advisor at the Institute of International Education and as a Welcome Center Representative at the YMCA of Greater Boston.
Experience with the Peace Corps
Samantha Hunt served in the Peace Corps as an English Literacy Teacher/Trainer in Vanuatu from 2011 to 2013. She later worked as a Disability Inclusion Project Officer in Vanuatu from 2013 to 2015. These roles contributed to her expertise in managing programs that target vulnerable populations in remote areas.