Samuel Innocent is a native of Brooklyn, New York, born to Haitian immigrants. He served seven years in the United States Army before leaving the service to pursue his goal of becoming a physician assistant. Samuel is majoring in biology and political science. In the community, he serves as a mentor in the In Arms Reach program for underprivileged urban youth. He is also an assistant coach to the A.P. Randolph High School boys’ lacrosse team. Serving as the president of the City College Veterans Association, Samuel hopes to apply his leadership skills to help veterans integrate into the student population. In the future, Samuel hopes to improve upon policies that concern low-income families, their access to quality affordable health care, and equal educational opportunities for all.