She graduated summa cum laude from Fairfield University where she earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree and completed research evaluating the effectiveness of nonpharmacologic treatments for pain. She worked as a registered nurse in the ER at a hospital in Connecticut for 7 years and is excited to embark upon her journey as a nurse practitioner. She is a member of American Nurses Association and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. In her free time, Samantha enjoys cooking, dancing and traveling to new places.