Samra Asghedom

Samra  Asghedom (she/her) works for a regional higher education compact,  collaborating with higher education and state legislative leaders to  strengthen postsecondary education throughout the Midwest. Prior to  joining MHEC, Samra served almost five years in the United States Senate  in Minnesota working on a variety of issue areas including education,  veterans, immigration, postal, and federal employees. She has also  worked with several organizations on youth work, including serving two  years as an AmeriCorps member for a college access program.  Additionally, Samra has also worked and volunteered for local political  campaigns throughout the Twin Cities. She earned a bachelor’s in public  policy from the College of William & Mary.

Samra is  passionate about education and mentorship and its power to unlock  opportunities as evidenced by her participation in LOTT as first a  fellow, then mentor and now board member.

In her free time, Samra likes to read, attend yoga classes, bike, and attend concerts.