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Dr. Issa Samar is an Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance at Saint Peter's University, teaching in the Business Administration program. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from The New School for Social Research, alongside an MBA from Lebanese American University and a B.A. from Notre Dame University. Her research focuses on banking industry leveraging effects and macroeconomic dynamics.
Education:
- Ph.D., M.Phil., M.A. in Economics, The New School for Social Research
- MBA, Lebanese American University
- B.A., Notre Dame University
Her teaching emphasizes critical thinking and student engagement, with courses spanning corporate finance, econometrics, leadership, and project management. Dr. Samar has over ten years of professional experience in U.S. corporations, the United Nations, and international roles. She directs the Center for Leadership Studies and mentors students in the CFA Research Challenge. Fluent in English, Arabic, French, and conversant in Spanish, she prioritizes culturally responsive pedagogy and diversity initiatives.
Professional accomplishments include training for diversity workshops, leading the Student Management Investment Fund, and maintaining strong student evaluations.
