Samantha Peralta (2023-2024)

Role: Health Program Coordinator

Sponsoring Organization: Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA)

As a Health Program Coordinator, Samantha provides patient navigation, immunization, and health education to our AANHPI community members. With a background in Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Biology, her passion lies in promoting health research and health data equity and actively works toward ensuring equitable access. In addition to her role as a coordinator, she is a certified phlebotomist and volunteers in the Intensive Care Unit at Little Company of Mary. Her commitment to both health research and hands on healthcare role reflects her dedication to improving the well-being of individuals and the community.