Sam Mitchell is a passionate advocate for international student success and equity-driven support in higher education. As an International Student Success Coach at St. Olaf College, Sam provides individualized coaching to foster academic, personal, and cultural adjustment for first- and second-year international students. Sam holds a Master of Science in Educational Leadership and a Graduate Certificate in Racially Conscious School and Systems Leadership from Minnesota State University, Mankato, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Teaching. Driven by a commitment to empowering historically marginalized students, Sam develops data-informed support structures that promote academic resilience and holistic development.