Ms. Samai leads systemwide growth and strategy for LCMC Health’s neuroscience initiatives, building on a decade of clinical and leadership excellence in stroke and neurological care. She began her career in stroke research in 2013, contributing to publications in Stroke and JAMA Neurology, before transitioning into leadership as stroke program coordinator at West Jefferson Medical Center, where she guided the hospital to comprehensive stroke certification from The Joint Commission. Named a “Healthcare Hero” by New Orleans CityBusiness in 2019, she went on to develop and expand the LCMC Health Neuroscience Institute. In 2022, she assumed dual leadership roles as director of neuroscience for both West Jefferson Medical Center and University Medical Center, bridging operations and strategy across facilities. Now as vice president, she shapes the future of neuroscience services with a focus on innovation, growth and community impact.
