Samantha Stevenson

Stevenson was St. Louis Magazine‘s managing editor in 2021 and the magazine’s associate editor from 2018–2021. She’s a graduate of Ball State University. Contact Samantha Stevenson by email at [email protected] or on Twitter @samiamstevenson. For more from St. Louis Magazine, subscribe or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Latest from Samantha Stevenson

Business

As the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation opens an innovation center, St. Louis aims to grow its bioscience talent

From East St. Louis classrooms to research labs and manufacturing floors, a growing network of educators, nonprofits, and employers is building the talent pipeline powering the region’s bioscience economy.

by Samantha Stevenson June 17, 2026 June 18, 2026

Family

How educator Christy Timberlake brings magic to some St. Louis kids’ lives

An audition for a local birthday company turned into a double life as a professional princess. “It’s something that has become very important to me,” says Timberlake.

by Samantha Stevenson October 7, 2021 February 8, 2025

Health

Women’s wellness guide

Resilience, resources, and expert advice on living a happier, healthier life

by Samantha Stevenson & Isabella Neubauer & Katie Powers & Caroline Kopsky September 20, 2021 February 8, 2025

On The Market

With her latest venture, Bonboni Mercantile’s Lauren Thorp sets her sights on well-designed hospitality

The first of Thorp and her husband Justin’s rental properties is a rustic log cabin near Lake Wappapello, about 30 minutes north of Poplar Buff.

by Samantha Stevenson September 8, 2021 February 8, 2025

Travel

Vacation escapes: 5 unforgettable destinations to visit this fall

These itineraries offer respite, adventure, and family fun.

by Samantha Stevenson & Courtney Scott & Nick Tilley & Kamal Morgan & Katie Powers August 30, 2021 January 21, 2025

Health

St. Louis doctors are encouraging patients to resume cancer screenings

Patients may have opted out of visiting facilities out of fear of contracting COVID-19.

by Samantha Stevenson & Leila Somjee August 23, 2021 February 8, 2025

Health

This St. Louis coalition is helping bridge gaps in pregnancy equity through community

By providing extra support to mothers, the group hopes to address the fact that African-American women are three times more likely to die during childbirth than white women.

by Samantha Stevenson July 29, 2021 February 8, 2025