Joi Sampson
Contact
- Main Hall - 247A
- jsampson4@mercy.edu
- (914) 888-5243
Joi Sampson
About
Dr. Sampson has been a member of the Mercy community since 2018, bringing expertise in experiential learning, equity, and student success. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Literature from Purchase College, SUNY, a Master of Science in Education from Kansas State University, and a Doctor of Educational Leadership in Higher Education from Manhattanville College, where her doctoral research focused on equity and representation for Black professional women in predominantly white institutions.
As Assistant Provost for Experiential Impact and Engagement, Dr. Sampson works collaboratively to enhance experiential learning opportunities that empower students to navigate career pathways and achieve social mobility. She has transformed the Mercy Internship grant program through strategic revisions that increased its efficiency and effectiveness, and has coordinated partnerships with industry leaders including Google, TechWise, the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), and the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to expand students' professional development opportunities. Her work focuses on creating accessible career development resources and building bridges between academic learning and workforce readiness.
Beyond campus, Dr. Sampson's interest in higher education policy paved the opportunity for participation in NASPA's Student Affairs Day of Action on Capitol Hill, where she actively engaged in policy discussions affecting the field. Her interest in international systems of higher education led to contributions in innovative credentialing initiatives, including the development of an online badge system in collaboration with the University of Macerata in Italy. She has led workshops on inclusive pedagogy, and her scholarly work addressed the impact of social media on academic life and the challenges faced by professionals of color in higher education.
Dr. Sampson's career is marked by her dedication to enhancing student experiences, promoting equity, and advancing educational practices that support student success and career advancement.
Dr. Sampson's research interests center on equity, social mobility, and career advancement in higher education. Her current research examines how experiential learning and strategic industry partnerships can serve as catalysts for student success. Additional research interests include higher education policy, organizational leadership, and the development of inclusive pedagogical practices that support equitable outcomes.
Carpenter, E., Fried, M., Sampson, J., Woody, M (2025). Work-based learning for all: Technology to build a more equitable career preparation. Council of Independent Colleges Chief Academic Officers, Indianapolis, IN.
Sampson, J. & Sampson, Z. (2021). Rewriting One’s College Experience Using Social Media. In Successes and setbacks of social media in academic life: Impact on academic life (pp. 78-82). John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Sampson, J. (2019). Where do we go from here? In Burke, M. G., & Robinson, U.M. (Eds.), No ways tired: The journey for professionals of color in student affairs, change is gonna come: New and entry-level professionals (Vol.1) (pp. 111-118). Information Age Publishing.
Sampson, J. (2019). Does Race Matter in Advising? National Academic Advising Association, Burlington, VT.
Sampson, J. & Klein, M. (2019). Making Meetings Meaningful. National Academic Advising Association, Burlington, VT.
Carson, A., Dehne, C., Hannum, G., Kyoko, M., Sampson, J., Tyrrell, W. (2018). Manhattanville College’s atlas program: A road map to success in college and beyond. Association of American Colleges and Universities, Washington, D.C.