Samantha Ortiz Vanderhoof, Ph.D.

Samantha Ortiz Vanderhoof, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience. In 2016, they began their role as a Doctoral Student at Kent State University, where they worked until 2021. Following this, Samantha worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Emory University School of Medicine from August 2021 to March 2022. Currently, Samantha is employed at BOLDSCIENCE as an Associate Medical Writer, and they have recently been promoted to the position of Medical Writer, starting in January 2023.

Samantha Ortiz Vanderhoof, Ph.D., has pursued an extensive education in the field of psychology. Starting in 2010, they attended Kent State University and obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology, which they completed in 2014. Samantha furthered their education by pursuing a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Psychological Sciences with a specialization in Behavioral Neuroscience at the same institution from 2016 to 2018. Building upon their prior accomplishments, Samantha continued their academic journey at Kent State University and completed their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Psychological Sciences with a focus on Behavioral Neuroscience from 2018 to 2021. Throughout their educational pursuits, Samantha has showcased a strong dedication to the study of psychology and has developed a robust foundation in the field of behavioral neuroscience.