Sam joined Mississippi State University in 2020 as an undergraduate student and graduated in May 2023 with a B.S. in Educational Psychology. Currently, he is dual-enrolled in an M.S. - Ph.D. program in Educational Psychology, expecting to complete his M.S. in December 2024. Sam's journey with the ACCESS program began as a peer mentor, a role that fostered his passion for supporting the ACCESS students. He has since returned as a full-time staff member, where he continues to support students with dedication and enthusiasm. In his role as Academic Coordinator, Sam teaches our ACCESS life skills classes and helps coordinate the students' audit courses.