Samantha Herrick, is an Associate Professor with The University of Scranton, Panuska college of Professional Studies. She is a graduate of the Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral program at The Pennsylvania State University, holds a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Studies from Springfield College and obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, from The University of Rhode Island. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey, and holds credentials as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, National Certified Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor. Dr. Herrick has presented at both national and regional professional conferences on topics such as counseling people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, small group interventions for college students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, counseling LGBT clients, and promoting disability support services as a professional option for Rehabilitation Counselors among others. She has published in peer reviewed journals on topics that include barriers and adaptation to college for students with disabilities, developmental disabilities, soft skills for work; and especially Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has been co-investigator on several research grants through Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of Health Professions, as well as two federal research grants related to services for people with disabilities.