Samantha was born and raised in Queens, NY. Her passion for medicine began at John Bowne High School’s Agriculture Program, where she gained knowledge in veterinary medicine, floriculture, and animal laboratory sciences. She began working as a veterinary assistant at Bellerose Animal Hospital when she was only 15 years old. Here, she continued to learn about veterinary medicine and put her knowledge from high school to the test. She is currently a full-time student at Hunter College aiming to acquire a Bachelors’ degree in Human Biology.

During her spare time, Samantha enjoys spending quality time with her friends, family, and her two adorable cats, Mochi and Mew.