Background
Samuel Wyatt served in the U.S. Navy. He earned a bachelor's degree from the Louisiana State University, Shreveport in 2003, an M.D. from the Centenary College of Louisiana in 2008, and a Ph.D. from Louisiana State University, Agricultural and Mechanical College in 2017. His career experience includes working as an executive.[1]
- Ph.D:
- Louisiana State University, Agricultural and Mechanical College, 2017
- Bachelor's:
- Louisiana State University, Shreveport, 2003
- High school:
- Southwood High School
Campaign money
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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
Dr. Sammy Wyatt is a lifelong distinguished public servant, military veteran, and law enforcement professional dedicated to serving Louisiana and the nation. After honorable service in the U.S. Navy, Dr. Wyatt built a distinguished career in law enforcement, serving over 20 years with the Bossier City Police Department and as a Reserve Deputy in Bossier and Ascension Parishes. He holds an MBA from Centenary College of Louisiana and a Ph.D. from LSU, credentials that support his leadership as Chief Compliance Officer, Risk Management Officer, and Title IX Campus Coordinator at LSU Health-Shreveport. Dr. Wyatt is a Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Healthcare Compliance professional, Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional, and EnCase Certified Examiner, underscoring his expertise in compliance, ethics, and risk management. A proud member of the Fraternal Order of Police and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Dr. Wyatt is guided by faith and conservative values. As a candidate for Congress in Louisiana’s 5th District, he is committed to the America First agenda and to representing Louisiana families with integrity and accountability in Washington, D.C.
Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?
Proven Leadership in Service and Safety -
Dr. Sammy Wyatt brings over two decades of military and law enforcement experience, demonstrating unwavering dedication to protecting Louisiana families and upholding public safetyIntegrity and Accountability in Government -
With advanced degrees and multiple professional certifications, Dr. Wyatt is a recognized leader in compliance, ethics, and risk management—committed to fighting fraud, waste, and abuse in public institutions.Faith-Guided, Conservative Values - Guided by faith and conservative principles, Dr. Wyatt stands for the America First agenda, pledging to represent Louisiana’s 5th District with honesty, transparency, and a focus on family values in Washington, D.C.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
As an American First Conservative, Dr. Sammy Wyatt is deeply committed to advancing public policy in key areas: upholding faith and national values, strengthening public safety and law enforcement, promoting government integrity and accountability, supporting veterans and military families, fostering education and workforce development, ensuring fiscal responsibility, protecting public health and personal freedom, defending national sovereignty and immigration, and advocating for a robust economy and principled foreign policy
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