Samantha Gerland

Executive Director & Campus Administrator, Saint Therese of Woodbury

Samantha joined Saint Therese of Woodbury in March 2024. She administers, directs, and coordinates the services and programs for the senior community, which provides a full continuum of care for seniors.

Previously, Samantha worked at a number of senior communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, including as Acting Executive Director at Traverse Care Center in Wheaton, Minn. She received her bachelor’s in business administration (focus Marketing) from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. She then went on to complete coursework at the University of Minnesota - Mankato in Health Care Administration. She is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator in Minnesota.

Samantha’s favorite Saint Therese Core Value is: Do The Right Thing. We always act with integrity.

Outside of work Samantha likes to go spelunking (caving!) and spending time with her grandpa.

Three words that describe Samantha: Adaptable. Adventurous. Confident.