Sam Bradway
About Sam Bradway
Sam Bradway is a Senior Product Design Manager at Alma, where he has worked since 2023, focusing on enhancing user experience in mental health care. He has a diverse background in product design, having previously held various roles at Crisis Text Line and other organizations.
Work at Alma
Sam Bradway currently serves as the Senior Product Design Manager at Alma, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads the design strategy for Alma's product, focusing on enhancing the user experience for both consumers seeking mental health care and clinicians. He manages a team of three designers, overseeing their work and development within the product design domain. Prior to his current role, he worked at Alma as Lead Product Designer for seven months and as Senior Product Designer for two years, contributing significantly to the company's design initiatives.
Previous Experience at Crisis Text Line
Before joining Alma, Sam Bradway worked at Crisis Text Line, where he held several positions from 2017 to 2021. He began as a Design Intern and progressed to Associate Product Designer, Product Designer, and ultimately Senior Product Design Lead. His experience at Crisis Text Line involved developing design solutions aimed at improving user interactions and overall product effectiveness in providing mental health support.
Education and Expertise
Sam Bradway holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Design from Parsons School of Design - The New School, where he studied from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and Government from American University, studying from 2015 to 2019. His educational background, combined with his diverse experience in marketing, editorial, and visual identity design, contributes to his comprehensive approach to product design.
Background in Design and Reporting
Sam Bradway's early career included various roles that shaped his design skills and understanding of communication. He worked as a Freelance Reporter for The Lakeville Journal from 2016 to 2017 and as a Graphic Designer for GW Planet Forward during the same period. Additionally, he completed an internship as a Design Intern at The Kildonan School from 2015 to 2016. These experiences provided him with a solid foundation in both design and storytelling.