Samantha joined Tahirih in 2022. As a DOJ fully accredited representative, Samantha is responsible for representing immigrants fleeing gender-based violence before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the immigration courts. As Legal Advocate, Samantha provides support to attorneys by preparing filings, meeting with clients, and maintaining client contact, among other tasks.

Prior to joining Tahirih, Samantha served as a Paralegal Specialist and Legal Administrative Assistant at the Esperanza Center Immigration Legal Services (Catholic Charities of Baltimore). Before entering the immigration legal field, she taught middle school Spanish for Baltimore County Public Schools.

Samantha also lived and worked in Santiago, Chile, teaching English to native Spanish speakers for three years.

I am inspired by Tahirih’s dedicated staff who strive each day to provide compassionate, holistic services to strong women and girls fleeing violence and seeking to live in safety and with dignity.

Education: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, BA

Languages: Spanish

Hometown: Baltimore, MD