“It is with deep gratitude and sincere appreciation that I offer this heartfelt testimonial on Samantha’s work. She is a dedicated and compassionate professional in the healthcare field. During a profoundly difficult time in our lives, Samantha played a pivotal role in supporting my family as we navigated the complexities of a cancer diagnosis. Her guidance extended far beyond the clinical aspect—it was holistic and human-centered. She provided us with crucial information on emotional support services, financial resources, and grief programs that we otherwise would not have known about. For example, Samantha personally coordinated referrals to appropriate organizations that provided financial resources and diligently followed up to ensure we received the help we needed. Her ability to connect with empathy, listen with intention, and act with purpose brought a sense of clarity and comfort during an incredibly uncertain time. Samantha’s support was instrumental in helping us make informed decisions and feel less alone ”

Mother of former young adult patient

“I have worked with Samantha across hospital and non-profit settings for over seven years and can speak to the value of her presence, which is consistently transformative. She brings a rare blend of clinical insight, cultural awareness, and deep compassion to her work. Whether supporting individuals and families through crisis or guiding systems toward equity, she empowers those she serves with clarity, warmth, and unwavering integrity. Samantha’s bilingual and bicultural lens enriches every interaction making her services not only effective but profoundly human”

Alberto Germosen-Robles, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C

I have had the privilege of working alongside Samantha in a clinical setting, and I can confidently say she is an exceptional therapist whose dedication to her clients is unmatched. She brings a remarkable combination of clinical expertise, deep empathy, and cultural awareness to her work. As a bilingual and bicultural clinician, she creates an environment where clients feel truly seen, heard, and understood. Her ability to meet people where they are, whether in moments of crisis or in the process of long-term growth, reflects her genuine commitment to fostering healing and resilience. Any client or referring provider will find in Samantha not only a highly skilled professional but also a compassionate and trustworthy partner in care.

Angelica Barbero, LCSW

Samantha has the keen ability to see a full person — to see their strengths and their opportunities. Through conversation and compassion, she extracts that person’s power and emboldens them to recognize this power within themselves. I’ve had the honor to work alongside Samantha in a professional capacity and am always impressed by her willingness to take on any challenge with humility, wisdom, and patience. Samantha navigates multiple perspectives with ease, crafts creative solutions, advocates for meaningful change, and works seamlessly with teams.

Kristina Lopez, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C

I had the privilege of working alongside Samantha for five years in her role as Senior Social Worker in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic. Her intelligence, compassion, and dedication truly set her apart. Samantha consistently followed through on all interventions she believed would positively impact her patients’ lives.

Frequently, Samantha referred patients to me for diagnostic testing, and the results often led to children and families receiving essential services that greatly facilitated their success.

We are all fortunate to know Samantha. She possesses the unique ability to intervene both at the systems level and on an individual level, empowering everyone to achieve their personal best.

Marilyn Schiller, Ph.D., L.P

I had the pleasure of working with Samantha for four years at our Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. She was an integral part of our care team for our young patients and families, who were navigating some of the toughest days of their lives. Her interpersonal skills, listening abilities and profound capacity for empathy allowed her to establish rapport with a remarkably diverse patient population and to bond with them deeply. Her support was essential in helping the medical team collaborate with patients and their families through complex therapeutic management plans, decisions and life events. Samantha is a truly compassionate soul, with an unwavering commitment to the health and well being of her patients.

Pallavi Pillai Madhusoodhan, MD

I had the absolute pleasure and good fortune to work with Samantha for three years.  During this time, she was a trusted mentor and supervisor. Although I was already a decade into my career of Clinical Oncology Social Work, I learned an immense amount from Samantha’s wisdom.  Her blend of compassion, advocacy, sharp clinical acumen, data-driven decision making, humane ethics, and bicultural-centered practice lens allowed me to continue to grow professionally and personally in impactful ways.  If you are a new Social Worker seeking clinical supervision, or an experienced clinician looking for a fresh perspective on either individual cases or systems / organizational change, you would be exceedingly well-served by Samantha’s services.

Ana Gordon, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C