Samantha Blanco is a senior in the University of Florida’s Interior Design program, where she is committed to advancing student engagement within ASID and strengthening connections between emerging designers and the professional community. Passionate about healthcare and hospitality design, Samantha focuses on creating empathetic, human-centered, and highly functional spaces that tell a meaningful story. She aims to design environments that evoke emotion, support well-being, and create memorable experiences for all who interact with them.