Associate Professor & Interim Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development

Education:
B.A. Psychology-University of Colorado, Boulder
Masters of Social Work, University of TN., Knoxville
PhD. Social Work, University of Texas, Austin

Coaching Method: In-Person or Virtual 

About Me

Dr. Sampson brings a blend of training in systems thinking, in-depth asssessments, skills in Motivational Interviewing and practical experience in life coaching. She has been on faculty at UH since 2011 and enjoys helping students achieve clarity and purpose during their higher education journey. She enjoys exploring new restaurants in Houston, hiking and biking in whatever green space, hot yoga and weight training. Dr. Sampson's coaching goal is to provide deep presence and powerful questions that help the client turn their talents into strengths. She believes that the best way to overcome self-doubt is to lean into your strengths so that solutions become more clear and achievable. Her top 5 strengths are; Activator, Positivity, Woo, Significance and Contribution.