Sam Mahlum

From Germantown, Wisconsin, Sam did not travel far to join the Class of 2025 at UW–Madison. Sam participated on the Badger Powerlifting team and held a board position on Medlife that prepared her for the senior class president position. She sought to bring events to campus that fostered a memorable and impactful senior year. Professionally, Sam worked as a CNA at UW Health and on the Brain, Behavior, and Wellbeing research team, presenting at the 2024 student research symposium. Sam is earning a biochemistry degree with a certificate in athletic healthcare and is preparing for a master’s program in anesthesiology assistance. As senior class president, she is serving as the student speaker for the spring commencement ceremony at Camp Randall Stadium.