Sami Bradley, LIMHP, IMH-E, has been dedicated to the social and emotional well-being of young children for the past 20 years. As the lead of the Rooted in Relationships Initiative at the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, she collaborates with state and community partners to develop supportive systems of care for children from birth through age 8. A recognized leader in infant mental health, Sami co-leads the Nebraska Association for Infant Mental Health and coordinates Circle of Security in Nebraska. Her background includes direct practice as a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, along with roles at Early Development Network and Head Start. Sami holds degrees from Doane University and the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and is endorsed as an Infant Mental Health Mentor in Policy.

Sami lives in rural Nebraska with her husband, five children, and many animals (including her favorite chickens!). Through her work, she is passionate about supporting early childhood mental health, believing that building strong relationships and connections early in life has a lifelong impact.