Andrés Castro Samayoa

Andrés Castro Samayoa is an Associate Professor in the Educational Leadership & Higher Education department at Boston College’s Lynch School of Education and Human Development. His research focuses on enhancing educational experiences for underrepresented groups, particularly at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), including Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, an M.Phil. from Cambridge University, and a B.A. from Harvard University.

• Contacts: Email andres.castrosamayoa@bc.edu | Office: Campion 223
• Expertise: Higher Education Policy, Equity & Social Justice, MSI diversification of faculty, and LGBTQ+ student services

Research emphasizes MSI contributions to STEM education, teacher diversity, and culturally responsive practices. He co-authored key texts like A Primer on Minority Serving Institutions (2019) and led projects funded by the Mellon Foundation and Spencer Foundation.