Samantha Hiebenthal is an Operations Specialist at NERUS Strategies, based in the corporate office in Salem, Oregon. A proud lifelong Oregonian, Samantha brings a vibrant blend of creativity and organization to the operations team, helping turn ideas into action with efficiency and heart.

She earned her BFA in Digital Communication Arts with a minor in Marketing from Oregon State University in 2023, combining strong storytelling skills with a sharp marketing mindset. Samantha is passionate about “making magic happen with media,” and her work reflects a deep commitment to connecting people and ideas through engaging content and seamless processes.

Outside of work, Samantha finds joy in her many passions. She's an avid fan of Disney, superheroes, Star Wars, and alternative music. A lifelong lover of baseball, she also follows sports closely—especially football and, of course, baseball. In her downtime, she enjoys video games, collecting Pokémon cards, and spending quality time with her family.

Samantha brings both professional polish and personal passion to her role at NERUS, always looking for ways to improve systems while fostering a fun, collaborative team spirit.