Samuel Boadu Jr., originally from Providence, RI is a dedicated healthcare leader and scholar. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology and public health from Syracuse University and a Master of Public Health from Boston University. Currently, he is a fourth-year PhD student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where his research focuses on board governance and the organizational factors that influence diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic management in hospitals and healthcare organizations. His secondary interests include decision-making in academic medical centers, as well as relationship capital as it pertains to promotion, and mentorship. Samuel also serves as the Service Line Administrator for the Pediatric Heart Center at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, where he helps lead strategic and operational initiatives. With a passion for creating inclusive healthcare systems and fostering leadership development, he strives to bridge the gap between research and real-world impact in academic and clinical settings.