Allison J Lehr Samuels
Lecturer
Zicklin School of Business
Department: Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Areas of expertise:
Email Address: allison.lehrsamuels@baruch.cuny.edu
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- Teaching
- Research and Creative Activity
- Grants
- Honors and Awards
- Service
Education
M.B.A., Management, Baruch College
B.A., Theater, Barnard College, Columbia University
| Semester | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | ZEP | 9645 | Healthcare Ventures and Entrep |
| Fall 2024 | ENT | 3950 | Developing an Entrepreneurial |
| Fall 2024 | ENT | 5985 | Entrepreneurship in the Wild |
| Spring 2024 | ENT | 5985 | Entrepreneurship in the Wild |
| Spring 2024 | ENT | 3950 | Developing an Entrepreneurial |
| Fall 2023 | ZEP | 9645 | Healthcare Ventures and Entrep |
| Fall 2023 | ENT | 5985 | Entrepreneurship in the Wild |
| Fall 2023 | ENT | 3950 | Developing an Entrepreneurial |
| Fall 2022 | MGT | 9994 | Special Topics In Entreprenshp |
| Fall 2021 | MGT | 9994 | Special Topics In Entreprenshp |
| Spring 2021 | MGT | 9994 | Special Topics In Entreprenshp |
| Spring 2020 | MGT | 9994 | Special Topics In Entreprenshp |
| Spring 2019 | MGT | 9994 | Special Topics In Entreprenshp |
| Spring 2018 | MGT | 9994 | Special Topics In Entreprenshp |
| Spring 2017 | MGT | 9994 | Special Topics In Entreprenshp |
| Spring 2016 | BUS | 6300H | Hon Entre Ventures |
| Spring 2016 | MGT | 9994 | Special Topics In Entreprenshp |
| Fall 2015 | MGT | 9971 | Women - Entreprl Ldr |
| Fall 2015 | MGT | 4993 | Spec Topics in Entrepreneurshp |
| Spring 2015 | MGT | 4971 | Women and Entrepreneurship |
| Spring 2015 | MGT | 5000 | Independent Study Management I |
| Spring 2015 | BUS | 6300H | Hon Entre Ventures |
| Fall 2014 | MGT | 4993 | Spec Topics in Entrepreneurshp |
| Fall 2014 | MGT | 9971 | Women - Entreprl Ldr |
| Spring 2014 | BUS | 6300H | Hon Entre Ventures |
| Spring 2014 | MGT | 4971 | Women and Entrepreneurship |
| Fall 2013 | MGT | 4961 | Entrepreneurial Experiences |
| Fall 2013 | MGT | 9971 | Women - Entreprl Ldr |
| Fall 2013 | MGT | 4093 | Special Topics in Management |
| Spring 2013 | MGT | 4961 | Entrepreneurial Experiences |
| Spring 2013 | MGT | 4971 | Women and Entrepreneurship |
| Fall 2012 | MGT | 4961 | Entrepreneurial Experiences |
| Fall 2012 | MGT | 9971 | Women - Entreprl Ldr |
| Spring 2012 | MGT | 4961 | Entrepreneurial Experiences |
| Spring 2012 | MGT | 4971 | Women and Entrepreneurship |
| Fall 2011 | MGT | 4961 | Entrepreneurial Experiences |
| Fall 2011 | MGT | 4961 | Entrepreneurial Experiences |
| Fall 2011 | MGT | 9971 | Women - Entreprl Ldr |
| Spring 2011 | MGT | 4961 | Entrepreneurial Experiences |
| Spring 2011 | MGT | 4971 | Women and Entrepreneurship |
| Spring 2011 | MGT | 4961 | Entrepreneurial Experiences |
| Fall 2010 | MGT | 4961 | Entrepreneurial Experiences |
| Fall 2010 | MGT | 3960 | An Entrepreneurial Pre-Launch |
| Fall 2010 | MGT | 5000 | Independent Study Management I |
| Spring 2010 | MGT | 4971 | Women and Entrepreneurship |
| Spring 2010 | MGT | 4961 | Entrepreneurial Experiences |
| Fall 2009 | MGT | 3960 | An Entrepreneurial Pre-Launch |
| Fall 2009 | MGT | 4961 | Entrepreneurial Experiences |
| Spring 2009 | MGT | 3860 | Entrepreneurship Management |
| Spring 2009 | MGT | 4862 | Ent/Small Bus Exper |
| Spring 2009 | MGT | 4862 | Ent/Small Bus Exper |
| Fall 2008 | MGT | 4862 | Ent/Small Bus Exper |
| Fall 2008 | MGT | 4862 | Ent/Small Bus Exper |
| Spring 2008 | MGT | 3860 | Entrepreneurship Management |
| Fall 2007 | MGT | 3120 | Fundamentals of Management |
| Spring 2007 | MGT | 3120 | Fundamentals of Management |
| Fall 2006 | MGT | 3120 | Fundamentals of Management |
| Spring 2006 | MGT | 3860 | Entrepreneurship Management |
| Spring 2006 | MGT | 3860 | Entrepreneurship Management |
| Spring 2006 | MGT | 3860 | Entrepreneurship Management |
| Fall 2005 | MGT | 3860 | Entrepreneurship Management |
| Fall 2005 | MGT | 3860 | Entrepreneurship Management |
| Spring 2005 | MGT | 3860 | Entrepreneurship Management |
| Spring 2005 | MGT | 3860 | Entrepreneurship Management |
| Fall 2004 | MGT | 3860 | Entrepreneurship Management |
| Fall 2004 | MGT | 4862 | Ent/Small Bus Exper |
| Fall 2004 | MGT | 3860 | Entrepreneurship Management |
| Spring 2004 | MGT | 3860 | Entrepreneurship Management |
| Fall 2003 | MGT | 3860 | Entrepreneurship Management |
Media Contributions
Lehr Samuels, A. J. (2016). Study with the Best CUNY TV.
Lehr Samuels, A. J. (2012). Crain's New York.
Presentations
Lehr Samuels, A. (2025, April 12). Generative AI Session 6: Equipping Students with Humanistic Skills in the Age of AI: From Classrooms to Careers and Beyond. CUNY Teaching Matters. zoom: CUNY.
Lehr Samuels, A. J., & Guevara, C. (2025, May 13). Fireside Chat with University Stakeholders: Bridging Communication Gaps to Meet Student and Institutional Needs while Implementing Online Learning. Bronx EdTech Showcase. Bronx Community College: Lehman College, Bronx Community College, and Hostos Community College.
Lehr Samuels, A. J., Sindhi, H., Thielman, P. M., Graves, S. R., & Campbell, C. S. (2025, December 13). Teaching through Digital Narratives with the CUNY 1969 Project. CUNY IT Conference. John Jay College: CUNY.
Lehr Samuels, A. J., Graves, S. R., Gubernat, T., Sindhi, H., & Tsan, K. (2025, December 13). A Student Guide to Learning: A New Script for Students Today. CUNY IT Conference. John Jay College: CUNY.
Lehr-Samuels, A., Rusmin, R., Gagliardi, J., Bergmann, R., Kahn, P., Phillips, M., & Zhadko, O. (2025, December 13). Building Flex Abilities through the CUNY HyFlex Initiative and Seminar . CUNY 20th Annual IT Conference. zoom: CUNY.
Lehr-Samuels, A., Sindhi, H., Kawalek, C., Graves, S., Biggie, S., & Stone, C. (2025, December 13). Leveraging Zoom to Advance Engagement and Inclusivity in the Remote Classroom. CUNY 20th Annual IT Conference. zoom: CUNY.
Lehr-Samuels, A., Thielman, P., Gubernat, T., Silsby, C., & Sindhi, H. (2025, December 13). Between Utopia and Dystopia: An Evidence-Based Approach to Online Pedagogy. CUNY 20th Annual IT Conference. zoom: CUNY.
Lehr-Samuels, A., Thielman, P., & N/A, K. T. (2020, October 29). The Old Regime and the Open Revolution: An Interactive Digital Narrative Game for OER Instruction. CUE Conference/OER Showcase 2020. zoom: CUNY.
Lehr-Samuels, A., Graves, S., Sindhi, H., & Albracht, L. (2020, October 30). Role playing CUNY history: Explore and Play the CUNY Game!. CUE Conference/OER Showcase 2020. zoom: CUNY.
Lehr-Samuels, A., & Thielman, P. (2020, December 4). Ethics and Ed Tech at CUNY During and Beyond the Pandemic. CUNY 19th Annual IT Conference. zoom: CUNY.
Lehr-Samuels, A., & Brancaccio-Taras, L. (2020, December 3). CUNY SPS Online Teaching Essentials: Building Flexibility for the Future. CUNY 19th Annual IT Conference. zoom: CUNY.
Lehr Samuels, A., Thielman, P., Sindhi, H., Albracht, L., Alkon, G., Jojima, T., Shelby, K., Tsan, K., & Zhu, J. (2019, March 22). When you don't use a Textbook: Teaching Approaches to OER/ZTC. CUNY&SUNY OER Showcase. Baruch College, CUNY, New York, NY: CUNY and SUNY.
Lehr-Samuels, A., Tsan, K., & Thielman, P. (2019, December 5). Helping Faculty Navigate OER & Copyright Law: Two Approaches. CUNY 18th Annual IT Conference. John Jay College, CUNY, New York, NY: CUNY.
Lehr-Samuels, A., Smith, C., Gubernat, T., Albracht, L., Sindhi, H., & Graves, S. (2019, December 5). The Hybrid Seminar Turns Five: Faculty Development at Barcuh. CUNY 18th Annual IT Conference. John Jay College, CUNY, New York, NY: CUNY.
Lehr Samuels, A., Thielman, P., McKinney, A., Gosnell, S., & Rappaport, J. (2018, March 23). Building an OER Culture at Baruch College. CUNY&SUNY OER Showcase. Baruch College, CUNY, New York, NY: CUNY and SUNY.
Lehr-Samuels, A., Guevara, C., Hofmann, E., Landy, K., & Waltzer, L. (2018, October 18). Centers for Teaching and Learning as Site of Community Building and Experimentation. Community Colleges and the Future of the Humanities. The Grad Center, CUNY, New York, NY: LaGuardia Community College and The Graduate Center, CUNY.
Lehr-Samuels, A., Kaminer, D. N., Hahn, A., Sindhi, H., Gubernat, T., & Stone, C. (2018, November 29). Vocat: Innovative Multimedia Assignments and OERs. CUNY 17th Annual IT Conference. John Jay College, CUNY, New York, NY: CUNY.
Lehr-Samuels, A., Smith, C., Hurson, L., Thielman, P., & Stone, E. (2018, November 29). Navigating Copyright in Zero Textbook Cost Courses. CUNY 17th Annual IT Conference. John Jay College, CUNY, New York, NY: CUNY.
Lehr-Samuels, A., Wagner Webster, J. L., Sindhi, H., & Albracht, L. (2018, November 29). The CUNY Game: How to Build an OER Role-Playing Game about CUNY History. CUNY 17th Annual IT Conference. John Jay College, CUNY, New York, NY: CUNY.
Lehr-Samuels, A., Smith, C., Shelby, K., Thielman, P., Hurson, L., McKinney, A., & N/A, H. S. (2017, November 30). Pedagogy and OER Development: A Faculty Driven Approach. CUNY 16th IT Conference. John Jay College, CUNY, New York, NY: CUNY.
Lehr-Samuels, A., Guevara, C., DiSanto, J. M., & Zhadko, O. (2017, May 12). Conducting Faculty Observations in Online and Hybrid Courses. 3rd Annual CUNY Online Education Conference. John Jay College, CUNY, New York, NY: John Jay College, CUNY.
Lehr-Samuels, A., Smith, C., Mohan, K., Hurson, L., & Albracht, L. (2016, December 1). Redefining ‘Success’ in the Hybrid Course. CUNY 15th Annual IT Conference. John Jay College, CUNY, New York, NY: CUNY.
Sheehan Saldana, Z., Lehr-Samuels, A., & Dean, M. (2015, April 17). An Interdisciplinary Collaboration in 3D Printing. Inside 3D Printing, Education Track. Javits Center, New York, NY: Inside 3D Printing Conference.
Lehr-Samuels, A. (2015, April 25). Design Intelligence: What can it do?. Parsons SDM Design Intelligence Conference. New York, NY: Parsons School of Design.
Sheehan Saldana, Z., Lehr-Samuels, A., & Dean, M. (2015, April 17). Bringing Makerspace Technologies into Your Class. Baruch College Teaching with Technology Conference. Baruch College, New York, NY: Baruch Computing and Technology Center.
Lehr-Samuels, A., & N/A, D. M. (2014, June 13). A Case Study in the Entrepreneurial Method: An Interdisciplinary Collaboration in 3D Printing. 2014 World Conference on Entrepreneurship. Dublin, Ireland: International Council for Small Business ICSB.
Lehr-Samuels, A., & N/A, D. (2014, March 28). Action Learning through Playing: Introducing Baruch's Pop-up Makerspace. Annual Teaching and Technology Conference. Baruch College: Baruch College.
Lehr-Samuels, A., N/A, D., & Sheehan Saldana, Z. (2013, December 6). A Tale of Collaboration: Teaching 3D Printing Across Two Schools.. CUNY's 12th Annual IT Conference. John Jay College, New York.: City University of New York.
Other Scholarly Works
Lehr-Samuels, A. (2007). Business Description. (4 - Money),
Research Currently in Progess
Lehr-Samuels, A., Thielman, P., McKinney, A., Sindhi, H., & Tsan, K.(n.d.). Center for Teaching and Learning Open Educational Resources (OER) Initiative Evaluation. In Progress.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the implementation of zero cost materials and Open Educational Resources (OER) for the faculty and students participating in the CUNY-wide OER Initiative at Baruch College. This is an evaluation of the methods and impacts of implementation across these groups. We anticipate that the data we collect will enable the Center for Teaching and Learning develop best practices for using OER and zero cost learning materials at Baruch and to inform our future programming on these topics. Additionally, we would like to share these best practices with the wider OER community at CUNY and beyond through presentations and/or publications.
| Honor / Award | Organization Sponsor | Date Received | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Excellence Award - Distinguished Service | Baruch College | 2021-10-04 | |
| Teaching and Learning with Technology Grant at Baruch College | Instructional Technology unit of the Baruch Computing and Technology Center (BCTC) | 2013 | The Makerspace is a place for all Baruch students and faculty to “create, build and craft” with 3D technology, electronics and other making tools. It will be located in the Lawrence N. Field Center during select hours. The Makerspace will support our STEM efforts to educate students in design, manufacturing, ideation and the ability to use technologies such as 3D modeling software and 3D printing. The Makerspace provides added value to the classroom by giving students and faculty hands-on access to the creative process and tools through “drop in” hours and scheduled classroom visits. |
| Inductee and Faculty Secretary | Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society | 2012 | A collegiate honor society that recognizes students, faculty members, and entrepreneurs who have either excelled in the study of entrepreneurship or who are exemplary models of principled entrepreneurship. |
| Hybrid and Online Teaching with Technology Award | Zicklin School of Business | 2011 | To recognize instructors who adapt instructional technologies in innovative ways in support of student learning and the University's mission to broaden the use of technology in the academic environment. |
| Third Place Award for New York State Small Business Development Center Business Advisor of the Year | 2004 | ||
| Center for Business Advisor of the Year | 2004 | ||
| Jack Nash Distinguished Service Award | Baruch College | 2002 | |
| Beta Gamma Sigma | 2002 |
College
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMBA Healthcare Administration Admissions Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| Zicklin Online MBA Faculty Advisory Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| HC MBA Curriculum Committee Meeting | Committee Member | Present | |
| Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship | Field Mentor | Present | |
| Hybrid/Online Instruction Programming Working Group | Committee Member | Present | |
| CUNY CTL Advisory Council | Committee Chair | Present | |
| Faculty Senate Executive Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| Provost Search Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| Baruch CUNY HyFlex Pilot Campus Liaison | Committee Chair | Present | |
| Baruch College Task Force for the Future | Committee Member | 10/1/2020 | |
| Middle States Working Group Standard 3 | Committee Chair | 3/1/2020 | |
| Academic Affairs Diversity Advisory Council | Committee Member | 6/30/2019 | |
| Assistant Area Coordinator in Entrepreneurship | 7/31/2018 | ||
| CUNY CTL Advisory Council | Committee Chair | 8/30/2017 | |
| CUNY CTL Advisory Council | Committee Member | 8/30/2017 | |
| CUNY CTL Advisory Council | Committee Member | 8/30/2017 | |
| M.A. Arts Administration Steering Committee | Committee Member | 6/30/2017 | |
| Director of Technology Support Services Search | Committee Member | 10/15/2016 | |
| Develop BUS 6300H Honors Capstone Course – Entrepreneurial Venture Creation | 8/30/2016 | ||
| Sigma Nu Tau Speaker Series | Faculty Advisor | 8/30/2016 | |
| Maker Hub | Co-Founder | 7/1/2016 | |
| 3D Printer Demonstrations | Organizer and Presenter | 7/1/2016 | |
| Center for Teaching and Learning Advisory Committee | Advisory Committee Member | 6/30/2016 | |
| Lecturer in Entrepreneurship Search Committee | Committee Member | 3/1/2016 | |
| Ernst & Young "Your World, Your Vision" Competition | Internal Judge and mentor | 2/2/2015 | |
| Overview of Digital Fabrication Talk | Event organizer | 3/22/2013 | |
| Committee on Undergradute Honors | Committee Member | 5/31/2012 | |
| Management Department Representative for Zicklin Undergraduate Orientation Session | 1/18/2012 | ||
| Undergraduate Assessment of Major | Faculty whose course was used in the assessment | 2/28/2011 | |
| Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship | Field Mentor | 8/31/2006 |
University
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Committee Academic Technology Modes of Instruction Working Group | Committee Chair | 11/5/2021 | 2/25/2022 |
| Sub-Committee of Online Learning at CUNY: CUNY Committee of Academic Technology | Committee Member | 1/1/2019 | 6/30/2019 |
Professional
| Organization | Position Role | Organization State | Organization Country | Start Date | End Date | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Business Plan Projects" part of The Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship of the Thomas J. Watson Foundation | Lecturer & Advisor | 6/1/2015 | 8/31/2015 | |||
| "Business Plan Projects" part of The Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship of the Thomas J. Watson Foundation | Lecturer & Advisor | 6/1/2014 | 8/31/2014 | |||
| "Business Plan Projects" part of The Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship of the Thomas J. Watson Foundation | Lecturer & Advisor | 6/1/2013 | 8/31/2013 | |||
| "Business Plan Projects" part of The Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship of the Thomas J. Watson Foundation | Lecturer & Advisor | 6/1/2012 | 8/31/2012 | |||
| "Business Plan Projects" part of The Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship of the Thomas J. Watson Foundation | Lecturer & Advisor | 6/1/2011 | 8/31/2011 | |||
| "Business Plan Projects" part of The Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship of the Thomas J. Watson Foundation | Lecturer & Advisor | 6/1/2010 | 8/31/2010 | |||
| "Business Plan Projects" part of The Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship of the Thomas J. Watson Foundation | Lecturer & Advisor | 6/1/2009 | 8/31/2009 | |||
| "Business Plan Redevelopment Workshop" part of the Flatiron Business Improvement District, Event "Rolling with the Punches" | Presenter | 2/28/2009 | ||||
| Zicklin School of Business Graduate Alumni Club | Board of Directors of a Company | 8/1/2002 | 8/31/2003 | |||
| Women MBA's of Zicklin | Founder & President of student organization | 8/1/2001 | 6/30/2002 |
Public
| Organization | Position Role | Organization State | Organization Country | Start Date | End Date | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croton Harmon Educational Foundation | Officer, Vice President | New York | 8/1/2018 | Present | Local | |
| President's Job Council | Discussant | New York | United States | 10/18/2012 | Regional |