Samantha Cotton is an accredited graduate of the Certificate in Pastoral Care and Universal Wellbeing Coordination, leading student wellbeing and support initiatives at the Open Polytechnic.
Her work focuses on enhancing student achievement and retention by developing practical wellbeing systems that ensure all learners—particularly online and offsite students—can access the support they need to succeed.

Drawing on the Universal Wellbeing Model, Samantha integrates evidence-based wellbeing practices into tertiary learning environments, helping institutions strengthen engagement, inclusion, and educational equity.