About Me

Samantha was born in Upstate New York and raised in a small town on Seneca Lake. After attending Towson University for a year and studying exercise science, Samantha discovered that her interest in health and wellness was based on the foundation of nutrition. She believes that a significant determinant of quality of life is dependent upon one's access to adequate health care and consuming healthy food. Following this passion, Samantha transferred to the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition in December 2017. During her time at RIT, Samantha had the opportunity to serve as a peer mentor, teaching assistant, undergraduate program ambassador, and also held positions in Zeta Tau Alpha, a national women’s fraternity. Within recent years, Samantha gained informatics, clinical and community experiences working with RIT Dining Services, Unity Hospital, Iroquois Nursing Home, Red Jacket Orchards, Gates Chili School District and the Jewish Community Center of Rochester. In her free time, Samantha enjoys cooking, exercising, attending music festivals, spending time with her family, friends, and her cat “Taters,” and exploring all that the DC/Baltimore area has to offer.