Samantha Lopez, MPH, M.Ed., currently serves as an EP Data and Operations Fellow at KIPP North Carolina, a position held since October 2022. Prior experience includes roles as Staff Development Coordinator at Solaris Healthcare Plant City and Science Teacher at Teach For America, where curriculum development and training in educational technologies were key responsibilities. Previous research roles at Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention involved qualitative research and data analysis, while work with Catholic Relief Services focused on WASH program evaluations. Educational qualifications include a Master of Public Health from Emory University, a Master of Education from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, and dual bachelor's degrees in Microbiology and French Language and Literature from Auburn University.