Celebrating Black Women in Medicine Through the Eyes of Tomorrow’s Leaders
Today, we’re honored to introduce someone whose work and heart align deeply with our mission at Covington Women’s Health Specialists.
Meet Dr. Steven Samuels—plant scientist at Fort Valley State University (FVSU) and proud husband of our very own Dr. Sherley Samuels. While Dr. Sherley serves women and families in our community through medicine every day, Dr. Steven is shaping the future through education, mentorship, and leadership.
Dr. Steven serves as the advisor for FVSU’s MANRRS Chapter (a professional development and leadership organization), comprising 125 students preparing to lead in science, medicine, agriculture, and beyond. His commitment to guiding, advocating for, and opening doors for these students is exactly why Covington Women’s Health Specialists believed it was important to invest in this organization.
In 2025, our practice made a financial donation to the FVSU MANRRS Chapter—not just as a contribution, but as a statement. We believe in pouring into the next generation, supporting representation in science and medicine, and backing organizations that create real opportunity through action.
As a beautiful thank you, 28 incredible MANRRS students have written highlights celebrating 28 Black women in medicine and science. Beginning this February, in honor of Black History Month, we will be sharing one student-written highlight each day throughout the month with our patients and community.
At Covington Women’s Health Specialists, Black History Month is not just a moment—it’s a mindset. We are committed to integrating the values of Black History Month into our daily practices and long term commitments, through education, partnership, investment, and action.
As we share these daily highlights throughout February, we invite you to lean in—whether you’re discovering something new or being reminded of the brilliance, resilience, and impact that have always been present. Each story is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and celebrate.
We encourage you to interact with every post—like, comment, share, and join the conversation. Be sure to take note of the name, major, and future aspirations of each student author. These are not just writers; they are emerging leaders, scientists, clinicians, innovators, and changemakers.
You just might be seeing the names of those who will be changing the world in the years to come.
