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Samantha Coleman

HR Director
“Our work is bold and visionary but grounded in something simple: people. At Progress Partners, transformation of the industries we serve begins with our own team, because when we elevate the human experience, we strengthen the culture and leadership that empower great people to lead with strength, empathy, and impact, delivering exceptional results for the companies we believe in.”

Samantha helps position Progress Partners for continued success by guiding its people and leaders to grow, perform, and lead with purpose. As Director of Human Resources, she shapes a strategic, high-performing people organization and oversees all facets of the HR lifecycle.

A seasoned HR leader with deep generalist expertise, she has led HR functions across organizations ranging from 30-person teams to global enterprises of more than 5,000 employees. Her experience spans tech, manufacturing, global trade and logistics, and financial services, giving her a versatile, adaptable, and insight-driven perspective on organizational design and talent strategy. Samantha’s leadership style is distinctly people-first, balancing empathy with strategic clarity to help leaders and employees thrive.

Samantha is a PHR-certified leader who holds a Master of Public Administration and Public Policy from UMass Boston, along with a BA in English from Clark University. Beyond her role, Samantha enjoys life with her two children, who motivate and inspire her people-first approach to building supportive and empowering workplaces.

“Our work is bold and visionary but grounded in something simple: people. At Progress Partners, transformation of the industries we serve begins with our own team, because when we elevate the human experience, we strengthen the culture and leadership that empower great people to lead with strength, empathy, and impact, delivering exceptional results for the companies we believe in.”

Samantha helps position Progress Partners for continued success by guiding its people and leaders to grow, perform, and lead with purpose. As Director of Human Resources, she shapes a strategic, high-performing people organization and oversees all facets of the HR lifecycle.

A seasoned HR leader with deep generalist expertise, she has led HR functions across organizations ranging from 30-person teams to global enterprises of more than 5,000 employees. Her experience spans tech, manufacturing, global trade and logistics, and financial services, giving her a versatile, adaptable, and insight-driven perspective on organizational design and talent strategy. Samantha’s leadership style is distinctly people-first, balancing empathy with strategic clarity to help leaders and employees thrive.

Samantha is a PHR-certified leader who holds a Master of Public Administration and Public Policy from UMass Boston, along with a BA in English from Clark University. Beyond her role, Samantha enjoys life with her two children, who motivate and inspire her people-first approach to building supportive and empowering workplaces.