Samantha Gannan, Msod
About Samantha Gannan, Msod
Samantha Gannan is an Organizational Development Specialist with a background in employee development and change management. She has worked at various organizations, including Great Wolf Lodge and Wells Enterprises, and holds a Master of Science in Organizational Development & Executive Leadership.
Current Role at Spring Venture Group
Samantha Gannan serves as an Organizational Development Specialist at Spring Venture Group since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing organizational capabilities through structured change management methods. She leads listening and engagement survey working teams, analyzing results to develop and implement action plans at both the organization and department levels. Her work is aimed at improving employee engagement and overall organizational effectiveness.
Previous Experience at Great Wolf Lodge
Prior to her current position, Samantha worked as an Aquatic Training Supervisor at Great Wolf Lodge from 2011 to 2013 in the Kansas City, Missouri area. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing training programs for aquatic staff, ensuring safety standards and operational efficiency within the water park environment.
Experience at Wells Enterprises
Samantha held the position of Learning & Organizational Development Specialist at Wells Enterprises from 2019 to 2021 in the Sioux City, Iowa area. In this capacity, she facilitated employee and team development workshops, focusing on program adoption and leadership coaching. Her role contributed to the overall development of the workforce and organizational culture.
Educational Background
Samantha Gannan obtained her Master of Science in Organizational Development & Executive Leadership from Avila University, completing her studies from 2017 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rockhurst University, where she studied from 2013 to 2016. Her educational background supports her expertise in organizational development and employee engagement.
Certifications and Skills
Samantha is certified as a Myers-Briggs (MBTI) Step I & II Practitioner. She utilizes psychometric instruments to enhance organizational capabilities. Her skills include applying structured change management methods to assess and implement organization-wide programs, measuring their adoption and effectiveness.