A little About Sam

Hi! I'm Sam! I've been going strong in my ED recovery for 18 years now. Trust me, when I got out of treatment, working with ED's was the last thing on my mind, so I became an esthetician. It wasn't until 2016 that the idea for Safe Sam's came to life while trying to help my best friend Amanda recover from her ED. Amanda is unfortunately no longer with us, but I know is with me every step of the way in creating everything that Safe Sam's is and will be. In 2018, I started working in the field with eating disorders professionally with nursing and admissions. Depending on which treatment center you have attended, you may recognize me! I then went on to case management, facility management, and working with alumni. I didn't take the traditional path of becoming an RD, or a Therapist, just someone with lived experience and a passion for helping others and their families heal. I also frequently visit Capitol Hill to advocate for more funding in eating disorder care. I did not realize when I was creating Safe Sam's, that it would blossom into a brand that helps to heal, in a much bigger way! I hope my non-traditional ways of breaking into this field will inspire you to know that you can recover, you can give back, you can heal, and you can make a tremendous difference by just simply being you and working hard!