Azania “Sammie” Maitland is majoring in political science and business, management, and economics at Empire State College (ESC) and Hunter College. At ESC, Maitland co-founded the college’s student government association and has acted as its interim president. Currently, she is an intern in Congressman Hakeem Jeffries’ office, where she has been working to support the district office and constituents through the pandemic. Previously, Maitland worked as a yoga instructor, volunteering with local hospitals to provide classes for staff members.