Community Conversation on Servant Leadership
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 | 7:30-9:00am
Viterbo Fine Arts Center FSPA Lobby
Start your day inspired by hearing from impactful speakers and engaging in meaningful discussion. All are welcome for this free event. There will be free campus parking as well as continental breakfast served. We look forward to another engaging conversation! Registration is required as seating is limited.
Led by renowned facilitator Tom Thibodeau
Presenters
Samantha Goff '05, '19, '25, Director, Integration Management Office at Optum
Samantha earned her bachelor’s degree from Viterbo in 2005, Master of Arts in Servant Leadership in 2019, and Doctor of Education in Ethical Leadership in 2025. In addition, she earned a Master of Business Administration from Upper Iowa University in 2008.
Samantha has worked for UnitedHealth Group since 2007, where she served in operations leadership roles at UMR through 2020. She transitioned to Optum to join an Integration Management Office where she leads and supports integration programs including acquisitions.
Samantha lives near Sparta, Wisconsin and has two adult children. She enjoys traveling, gardening, and volunteering. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Sparta for 12 years.
Samantha has explored ethics and servant leadership across her academic experiences, including capstones, colloquium and dissertation focused on ethics in business, servant leadership, mentoring and supportive relationships (respectively). She strives to integrate servant leadership throughout her roles and relationships.
Dave Dittmer '07, '24, Truck Detailer and Porter
Dave earned his undergraduate degree in Religious Studies from Viterbo in 2007 and completed his Master’s in Servant Leadership at Viterbo in 2024. He lives in Onalaska with his wife, Melissa, and works at Premier Truck Group’s Collision Center in La Crosse, where he does body work and repairs on semi trucks. He and Melissa are members of St. Patrick’s Church in Onalaska and enjoy spending time at the gym, riding his Harley-Davidson, going to concerts, and building their music collection.
Dave was first introduced to the concept of servant leadership in 2004 when he began his undergraduate studies and has been putting those principles into practice for over 20 years.
Tiffany Smith
Bio coming soon