Sammy Chown

Class of 2024

Sammy Chown is a medical writer based in Montreal. Inspired by her interdisciplinary undergraduate education in kinesiology and religious studies, she obtained a master’s degree in public health and health systems from the University of Waterloo, specializing in epidemiology. Sammy began her professional career at a digital health company advising Fortune 500 companies on their employee health and well-being strategies. She has written articles and a textbook chapter covering topics such as digital health and trends in employee wellness. Sammy is driven to apply her quantitative lens as a health scientist to further advocate for the health of diverse populations. She has a keen interest in exploring mental health, disability and accessibility, and bioethics.