Samantha Huston

Samantha Huston has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Samantha began their career as an intern at Wood & Huston Bank in 2013. In 2014, Samantha worked as a Tour Guide at the University of Missouri-Columbia and later became a Summer Welcome Leader in 2015.

In 2016, Samantha interned at Barcelona City Hall and also worked as a Design Intern at The Tiger Hotel, where they assisted in event planning, promotion, and graphic design.

Samantha then joined Mojo Ad in 2016 as an Art Director, specializing in advertising campaigns targeting the Youth and Young Adult market.

From 2017 to 2019, Samantha worked at Brado as an Associate Manager of Visual Strategy and Design. Samantha collaborated with strategists to create visual representations for various communication channels, including web, multimedia, print, and brand identity.

In 2019, Samantha was promoted to Manager of Visual Strategy and Design at Brado, where they led strategic design efforts for research projects across different industries.

Samantha then transitioned to the role of Manager of Strategy and Innovation at Brado in 2020, where they helped clients drive meaningful change and developed new product or service solutions based on consumer needs and insights.

Currently, Samantha holds the position of Senior Manager of Strategy and Innovation at Brado, utilizing their background in journalism and graphic design to approach innovation challenges with a design-thinking mindset, trend forecasting, and future thinking. Samantha strives to create impactful change for businesses and industries.

Samantha Huston attended Marshall High School from 2009 to 2013. Samantha then enrolled at the University of Missouri from 2013 to 2017, where they pursued a degree in Strategic Communications with a focus on Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. In 2016, Samantha also had a brief study abroad experience at the University of Pompeu Fabra, with a particular interest in Culture and Advertising.