Samantha Elizabeth, as told to Meghan Jones

Samantha Elizabeth "Sammy" was born in the Dominican Republic. At the age of nine her mother took a leap of faith and moved her family to Seattle, Washington. Since then she has evolved into a model, philanthropist, correspondent, and an independent branding contractor. Samantha resides between Los Angeles, California, and Scottsdale, Arizona. With an array of experience throughout the entertainment industry, Samantha Elizabeth has been seen walking the runways in designer fashion shows, red carpet events, national advertisement commercials, and branding photoshoots. Follow her at @iamsamanthaelizabeth.