Samantha Keene Anderson

Samantha Keene Anderson (born December 12, 1997) is an American beauty pageant titleholder from Chandler, Arizona, who was crowned Miss United States 2021.[1] She previously held the title of Miss Teen Arizona.

Samantha Anderson
Samantha Anderson

Anderson was orphaned in 2014 when both of her parents were killed in a plane crash in Telluride, Colorado.[2] After her parents' death, Anderson became an advocate for diversity in aviation.[3] Anderson's mother, Sherry, was one of the first female pilots to fly for a commercial airline.[4]

References
  1. News, N. R. V. (October 12, 2021). "Virginia Tech Graduate crowned Miss United States. - NRVNews". nrvnews.com. Retrieved October 22, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. "3 Killed In Small Plane Crash Near Telluride ID'd". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  3. ABC15.com, Elizabeth Erwin. "Miss Teen Arizona story inspires others". East Valley Tribune. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  4. News-Record, MEGAN WILLIAMS Daily. "A Family Legacy Of Flying Inspired Dynamic Aviation Employee". Daily News-Record. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
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