Samuel Caplan

Sam is pursuing a joint MPA/J.D. with Harvard Law School and is passionate about leveraging policy to combat food insecurity and promote greater health equity. He has previously worked with local governments and nonprofits to advocate for and implement more equitable food policies, including his role in the Rhode Island Food Policy Council's successful effort to pass the state's first cottage food law. Prior to enrolling at SPIA, Sam was a federal contractor for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), where he supported the Office of Clinical Informatics in its transition to a new electronic health record system, drawing on his data, health, and policy experience. In his free time, Sam is an avid distance runner and Philadelphia Eagles fan.