Samantha hails from Ceduna and obtained her bachelor of science from The University of Adelaide in 1999 with majors in pharmacology and physiology.

After several years working in the field of human clinical trials, Sam commenced studies in social work at Flinders University to further her desire to help people. This year Sam achieved her Masters in Social Work. She was awarded the Elaine MW Martin prize for best student completing a masters degree for social work and social planning. Sam currently works as a social worker at the Flinders Medical Centre.

RiAus Involvement

No-one is immune – the reality of organ donation, 22 February 2012

When are you dead?: Brain death and organ donation, 14 June 2011