Samantha Cress

Samantha Cress is a skilled professional with experience in data analytics and therapeutic recreation. Currently serving as a Business Analyst-Operations Support and Data Analyst at Omaha Public Power District since October 2022, Samantha previously held roles as a Recreation Therapist and Recreation Therapy Intern at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals from May 2021 to October 2022. During time as a Graduate Assistant at Northwest Missouri State University from May 2020 to May 2021, responsibilities included collaborating with the Career Services team and assisting with university placement data collection. Earlier experience includes bartending at Buffalo Wild Wings and working as a Personal Care Assistant at Public Partnerships | PPL. Samantha holds a Master's degree in Data Analytics from Northwest Missouri State University, along with a Master's degree in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy and a Bachelor's degree in Communication Science and Disorders from Missouri State University.