Samantha L. Wheeler, MBA
About Samantha L. Wheeler, MBA
Samantha L. Wheeler, MBA, serves as the Senior Strategic Relationship Manager for Education Success at Handshake. With a background in digital media, assessment, and business education, she has held various roles at Villanova University and KPMG, and she actively engages in community activities such as teaching and participating in a book club.
Current Role at Handshake
Samantha L. Wheeler serves as the Senior Strategic Relationship Manager for Education Success at Handshake. She has been in this role since 2022, following a year as a Strategic Relationship Manager at the same organization. In her current position, she focuses on fostering relationships that enhance educational opportunities and success for students.
Professional Experience at Villanova University
Wheeler has held multiple positions at Villanova University, including Associate Director of Digital Media & Assessment at the University Career Center from 2016 to 2020 and Assistant Director of Business Minor Programs at the Villanova School of Business from 2013 to 2016. She also worked as a Resident Assistant at the Clay Center from 2009 to 2012. Currently, she teaches a course related to data analysis as an Adjunct Faculty Member, maintaining her connection with the academic community.
Background in Audit and Client Support
Wheeler began her career in the audit field, working as an Audit Intern at KPMG in 2011 and later as an Audit Associate from 2012 to 2013. She also gained experience as a Client Support Engineer at Technolutions for a brief period in 2020. These roles contributed to her understanding of business operations and client relations.
Educational Qualifications
Wheeler earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Villanova University, specializing in Analytics, Healthcare, Marketing, and Strategic Management, from 2016 to 2020. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting and Management Information Systems, which she completed from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in strategic relationship management.
Involvement in Community and Interests
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Wheeler is actively involved in community activities, including serving as the Affiliate Director for the Future Problem Solving Program in Pennsylvania from 2011 to 2020. She enjoys participating in the Book of the Month Club and has a strong interest in visiting breweries and attending sporting events.