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Phone: 765-494-3449

Office:

Marriott Hall, Room 128C
900 Mitch Daniels Blvd.

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Samantha Love

Director of Industry Engagement and Professional Development

White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management


Biography

Samantha Love serves as the Director of Industry Engagement and Professional Development in the Ray Kavanaugh Career Center within the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Purdue University. In this role, Samantha is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships with industry partners to connect them with Purdue’s talented Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) students for experiential learning opportunities and career pathways. She also works to enhance the professional development of undergraduate and graduate students by offering resources such as resume and cover letter assistance, interview preparation, and personalized career guidance.

Before transitioning to her current role, Samantha spent eight years in Purdue’s athletics department, where she held several positions in academic support. Most notably, she served as the Director of Football Academics and the Director of the Center for Academic Vision and Enrichment (CAVE), providing academic guidance and support to student-athletes. Before her time in athletics, Samantha was a high school English and Journalism teacher, where she developed her passion for education, mentorship, and student success.

Education

  • MS, 2021, Purdue University Global
  • BA, 2011, Purdue University