Samantha Eckrich

Degrees

• Master of Arts, Theology and Ministry, Boston College
• B.S., Biological Research, Loras College
• Teaching License, Regis University

Biography

Originally from small-town Iowa, Sammy pursued her passion for education and community engagement in Denver, Colorado, where she taught high school science and art for six years, focusing on supporting immigrant and low-income families. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Research with a minor in philosophy from Loras College and later earned a Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry from Boston College, specializing in theological education and eco-theology. Sammy worked with Boston College’s Appalachia Volunteers, contributing to a formation-based service-immersion program aimed at addressing rural poverty. Her interests also include interfaith relations and conflict transformation, rooted in the belief of the inherent dignity of every person.