"Samantha made me feel so incredibly welcome as a new employee to Campus Rec! She not only checks in with me to see how I am doing but went above and beyond to leave a plant and very kind card in my new office to encourage me during the transition to this new role. As a fellow mom she has reassured me when I felt sad leaving my new baby and has helped me so much answering countless questions about the department and about SLU. She even took me to lunch to welcome me! I am so grateful to her showing such kindness towards me and it makes all the difference to a new staff member feeling connected!"