Samantha is a graduate of the University of Arizona's College of Letters Arts and Sciences, where she is earned her Bachelor's degree in General Studies with an emphasis in Economy and Industry, and minor emphasis in Sociology and Political Science.At the University of Arizona, Samantha was the co-founder, Social Chair, and former President of the Eller Event Planning Association, which helps students gain experience planning campus events, and hear from professionals in the fields of weddings/social events, non-profit events, and corporate events. She has also been an active member of the University's chapters of Delta Delta Delta sorority, Sports Marketing Association, and Delta Sigma Pi professional fraternity. Samantha has also been an employee of the University of Arizona's Bookstore since April of 2012, then later promoted to Student Manager in March of 2014, and was a marketing intern for the University's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Additionally, Samantha is a Psi Psi Psi scholar and National Collegiate Cancer Foundation Legacy scholar.