After moving to Colorado from Iraq in 2008, Sama graduated high school and attended CU Boulder, earning full scholarships. She majored in Neuroscience with minors in Leadership Studies and English. After college, she worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator at CU Anschutz, supporting multiple sclerosis research and participating in community health initiatives. In July 2024, she began medical school at CU School of Medicine.
Leadership highlights:
- Led and participated in community health projects
- Coordinated research trials for clinical studies
