Samantha was introduced to the world of diving through PADI discover scuba in Hawaii. She started diving in 2012 with her dad and has been teaching for PADI since 2023. She loves to introduce her students to the underwater world her dad introduced her to. Outside of diving, she is working on her PhD from UC Riverside School of Medicine in biomedical sciences. 

With over a decade of diving experience, she works closely with county law enforcement search and rescue. She serves as a diver and EMT on San Bernardino County Sheriff Dive Team. Her priority is to make sure her students are safe while they explore the underwater world. She is very excited to work with you no matter what stage you are in.