Samantha Cajamarca is a first-generation Latina student from Queens, New York. As the eldest child in an immigrant household, Samantha developed a strong sense of responsibility and advocacy from an early age, experiences that continue to inform her commitment to service and equity.
At CCNY, Samantha is pursuing a BA in Sociology and has participated in the Colin Powell Fellowship in Leadership and Public Service, where she explored the intersections of health policy, civic engagement, and social justice. She also served in leadership roles within the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA+), supporting efforts to empower underrepresented students pursuing careers in healthcare. Additionally, she contributed to research initiatives at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, focusing on improving healthcare access for historically underserved populations.
Samantha is passionate about advancing health equity, addressing systemic barriers in healthcare, and uplifting marginalized communities. She plans to pursue a career in medicine, with the goal of combining clinical care with advocacy to create more inclusive and compassionate healthcare systems.
