Samantha Kennedy is a Master of Social Work (MSW) student at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work (FIFSW) at the University of Toronto. Specializing in Mental Health and Health, she is dedicated to applying a social justice lens to explore the biopsychosocial, spiritual, and cultural factors shaping physical and mental health outcomes. As a youth researcher with the Youth Wellness Lab, Samantha contributes to studies examining the role of social work in advancing reproductive justice. Her passions lie at the intersection of grief, loss, and sexual and reproductive health and rights. Samantha’s clinical, research, and advocacy experience spans diverse areas, including abortion care, dementia care, and women’s health.