Samantha Porter

Samantha Porter is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University, where she teaches courses such as PLCY 8127: Public Policy Project. Her professional career spans academia, government, and consulting sectors, with a focus on economic growth in underserved communities.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in German and Political Science, magna cum laude, from Temple University (2004)
• Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania (2012)

Research & Professional Focus: Porter specializes in public policy with emphasis on community development, low-income housing recovery, and grants management. Her work at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and prior roles in the Mayor’s office highlight her commitment to addressing systemic inequities through policy implementation and strategic outreach.

Professional Affiliations:

• Current Community Engagement and Outreach Manager at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (since 2020)
• Experienced in government roles, including Deputy Director for Policy and Strategic Initiatives at the Mayor’s Policy Office (Philadelphia, 2019)
• Consulting background with ICF and grants management at Thomas Jefferson University