Samantha Keene Anderson

Samantha Anderson

Samantha Anderson (born December 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 2014, Miss Virginia United States 2019, and Miss Virginia 2020 under the National American Miss (NAM) system.[2]

Anderson was orphaned in 2014 when both of her parents were killed in a plane crash in Telluride, Colorado.[3] After her parents' death, Anderson became an advocate for diversity in aviation.[4] Anderson's mother, Sherry, was one of the first female pilots to fly for a commercial airline[5] and was a member of the International Society of Women Pilots (ISA-21).[6] Anderson's mother also competed in pageants as a teen.[6]

Anderson attended Grace Community Christian School[2] and Desert Vista High School.[7]

References

1. "Virginia Tech Graduate crowned Miss United States. - NRVNews". nrvnews.com. October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
2. "Anderson". Ahwatukee Foothills News. July 1, 2010. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
3. "3 Killed In Small Plane Crash Near Telluride ID'd". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
4. ABC15.com, Elizabeth Erwin. "Miss Teen Arizona story inspires others". East Valley Tribune. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
5. News-Record, MEGAN WILLIAMS Daily. "A Family Legacy Of Flying Inspired Dynamic Aviation Employee". Daily News-Record. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
6. "Obituary for Sherry Ann Anderson at Crosby Funeral Home". www.crosbyfuneralhome.com. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
7. "Ahwatukee girl models at fashion show". East Valley Tribune. January 22, 2012. Retrieved July 10, 2024.

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Tiffany Ann Rea	Miss United States 2021	Succeeded by Lily K. Donaldson