Career History

A recent alumna of Los Angeles Education Center, Samantha is currently the MMFT Program Support Coordinator for the Los Angeles Education Center of Campbellsville University. Prior to this role, she worked as an administrative assistant in real estate and escrow for more than five years. Her passion for education, avid interest in psychology, and early life experiences led her to pursue a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy. She is currently an associate marriage and family therapist at California Family Counseling (CalFam). Her professional aspirations include working to combat stigma around mental illness and advocating for marginalized communities through social justice organizations and community service. Samantha is excited for the opportunity to continue to be a part of the Phillips’ community as a caring and supportive resource to faculty and students.

Education

• B.A.   Psychology, University of California, Riverside
• B.A.   Women’s Studies, University of California, Riverside
• M.A.   Marriage and Family Therapy, Los Angeles Education Center, Los Angeles Education Center of Campbellsville University