Samantha learned to swim when she was three-years-old at a community pool in Miami. It soon led to a life of aquatic competition — as she swam through middle school before discovering her sport was water polo in high school. Samantha went on to compete in NCAA Division I polo, earning a scholarship at Long Island University Brooklyn, where she developed a deep appreciation for teamwork, discipline, and leadership. Away from the water, she enjoys painting, chess, fashion, and spending time with family and friends. She is also passionate about dentistry and hopes to become an orthodontist one day!