Meet Our Schomburg and Presidential Scholars

Samantha Auerbach

"My clinical experience exposed me to the vastly different experiences of health and disease that exist in our own community ... and I seek to discover the root causes of these complex social problems in order to empower patients and their providers with tools to address these issues."

3/30/18

Samantha Auerbach, MSN, ANP-C, WHNP-BC, Presidential Scholar

Chiahui Kate Chen

"In the future, I hope to be able to combine what I have learned through research in end-of-life care with my clinical experience to help more patients, families and communities."

3/30/18

Chiahui (Kate) Chen, FNP, Presidential Scholar

Sabrina Schwartz

"This scholarship allows me to focus more deeply on my research and gives me the opportunity to give back to the community."

3/30/18

Sabrina Schwartz, MS, RN, Presidential Scholar

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"I believe that I owe my clients the opportunity to see a practitioner that is passionate, empathetic and educated on the most up-to-date evidence-based practice."

3/30/18

Caley Wekenmann, BSN, RN, Schomburg Fellow

Foaad Zaid

"I plan on working very hard to research and assist in finding new ways to improve practice and impact policy that will ultimately provide for better patient care and healthier patient outcomes."

3/30/18

Foaad M. Zaid, BSN, RN, CCRN, Schomburg Fellow