Sam King

Sam King is an individual deeply entrenched in the fusion of computer science and social impact. Currently, Sam is engaged at Empower, spearheading the development of a community organization and voter mobilization app. With a notable professional trajectory, Sam has contributed significantly to various prominent organizations such as Google's education team, healthcare.gov's fix-it team, and Nuna Health, focusing on enhancing the accessibility of quality healthcare. Sam's academic background includes a BS in biocomputation and an MS in human-computer interaction from Stanford University, providing a diverse skill set. Beyond academics, Sam has a multifaceted skill set encompassing communication, leadership, organizational management, and design. Sam is adept at simplifying complexities and possesses a holistic perspective on leveraging computer science for social good. Noteworthy milestones in Sam's journey include initiating a Practical Unix course at Stanford and establishing a nonprofit empowering computer science students to drive societal change.