Sarah Sam is an activist and scholar, having earned her master's degree in Neurobiology from Caltech in 2022. During her time as a graduate researcher and NIH fellow, she spearheaded several programs to support local K-12 students. As President of the Black Scientists and Engineers of Caltech (BSEC), Sarah was a powerful force in Caltech's Anti-Racism movement in 2020. Her work there inspired drastic institutional change, including the renaming of Caltech's buildings formerly honoring eugenicists.