Dr. Samantha (Sam) Winter

Dr. Sam Winter holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University, a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering and Science from Stanford University, a Master of Social Work, and a PhD in Social Work from Rutgers University. She also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Global Health at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Dr. Winter’s research focuses on climate, environmental, and ecological justice, particularly in informal settlements in East Africa. She examines the climatic, environmental, and social determinants of women’s health and access to services like water, sanitation, and health/mental health care. Her work also includes community-based prevention and response to gender-based violence and community-level interventions to improve health, mental health, and overall well-being. She co-leads the Sauti Mashinani Lab and is passionate about collaborative, community-driven research.