Samantha Kaupish Appointed Interim Executive Director
Effective immediately, Samantha (Sam) Kaupish has been appointed interim Executive Director of the Great Falls Clinic Legacy Foundation. Sam was the original staff member and former Executive Director tasked with starting the Legacy Foundation in 2015, launching the housing capital campaign in 2017, groundbreaking on the Legacy House in 2020, and opening its doors in 2021 for its first patients prior to handing off the baton.
“Sam is well-known in the community and brings a wealth of knowledge to the role that is vital during our ongoing recruitment efforts. She will be a tremendous asset to the team as they prepare for the ‘Leaving a Legacy Annual Gala’ on October 4, 2025,” shared Mark Robinson, CEO of Great Falls Clinic and Hospital.
Sam is a dedicated and driven leader with more than a decade of experience in healthcare, nonprofit management, and business administration. With a strong background in marketing, public relations, physician recruitment, philanthropy, and credentialing, Sam has led teams of 20+ staff across multiple departments. In 2014, Sam was tasked with setting up a non-profit arm on behalf of the Great Falls Clinic, whom at the time was physician-owned. Sam successfully established the nonprofit, recruited a strong board of directors, developed strategic programming, and spearheaded fundraising efforts to build and sustain critical housing resources for patients traveling from all over Montana.
Her career reflects a proven ability to lead with vision and stability, strengthen community partnerships, and deliver measurable results. Recognized for both her leadership and her service, Sam has received commendations from the City of Great Falls, as well as multiple organizational awards for excellence and innovation.
Sam holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Montana and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Montana State University Billings. She also actively serves her community as a dedicated board member, most recently completing a six year term with the City of Great Falls Planning Advisory Board and Zoning Commission, and as a longtime volunteer blood program leader with the American Red Cross.