The Bristal Assisted Living's Samantha Krieger Fischgrund Named to Long Island Business News' 2026 40 Under Forty

Vice President of Strategy at The Bristal recognized for driving innovation and elevating the senior living experience

RONKONKOMA, NY, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Bristal Assisted Living is proud to announce that Samantha Krieger Fischgrund, MBA, Vice President of Strategy, has been named to Long Island Business News' 2026 40 Under Forty, recognizing the region's most accomplished young professionals who are making a significant impact in their industries and communities.

Since joining The Bristal in 2015, Fischgrund has built an impressive career dedicated to advancing excellence in senior living. Her journey has spanned community leadership, healthcare consulting, finance, and strategic planning, giving her a uniquely comprehensive perspective that continues to shape the organization's future.

Fischgrund previously served as Executive Director of The Bristal at Armonk, where she gained firsthand operational experience leading a community and supporting residents, families, and team members. She later earned her MBA from Columbia Business School while expanding her expertise through roles in senior housing finance and healthcare consulting. Returning to The Bristal in 2022, she brought with her an even broader strategic vision that has helped position the organization for continued growth and innovation.

Today, as Vice President of Strategy, Fischgrund works across all departments to strengthen organizational performance and ensuring every decision enhances the resident experience. Ultimately, Fischgrund’s work has helped reinforce The Bristal's reputation as a leader in luxury assisted living.

Among her many contributions, Fischgrund launched The Bristal's Standard of Excellence program, an initiative that brings leadership teams directly into communities to regularly evaluate quality, share best practices, and ensure the organization's high standards of care are consistently upheld.

She also spearheaded The Bristal's hospitality program, a company-wide initiative focused on elevating every aspect of community life through thoughtful service, refined experiences, and meaningful attention to detail. The program reflects The Bristal's commitment to creating an environment where residents enjoy not only exceptional care, but also the comfort, warmth, and personalized hospitality of a truly luxury lifestyle.

"Samantha has an extraordinary ability to see both the big picture and the smallest details that make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents," said Amy Silva-Magalhaes, Chief Operating Officer of The Bristal Assisted Living. "Her strategic thinking, operational expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence have helped drive innovation across our organization while never losing sight of the people we serve."

The Bristal congratulates Samantha Krieger Fischgrund on this outstanding achievement and celebrates her well-deserved recognition as one of Long Island Business News' 2026 40 Under Forty.

About The Bristal Assisted Living
For more than 25 years, The Bristal Assisted Living communities have proudly served families across the tri-state area. With 26 locations spanning Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County, New Jersey, and Manhattan, The Bristal offers exceptional independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. To learn more about The Bristal communities, visit thebristal.com.

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