Samuel Innocent

Samuel Innocent, a Brooklyn native, served seven years in the U.S. Army as a medic before transitioning to a career in public service.

With the support of the Pat Tillman Foundation, Samuel earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the City College of New York, where he was also a Colin Powell Fellow. He then went on to earn his Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University in 2023. While working at the City University of New York, Samuel spearheaded several initiatives for veterans and was appointed to NYC’s Veterans Advisory Board by Mayor Bill de Blasio. He served as Vice-Chair of the board for three years and now continues his work with veterans as a Presidential Management Fellow at the Department of Veterans Affairs.