Samantha grew up in the Hudson Valley and pursed a B.F.A. in Interior Architectural Design at Buffalo State University. After graduating, she immersed herself in the world of Interior Design for a year before opting to further her education. She is currently undertaking an M. Arch at The City College of New York. Samantha joined RDG as a Summer Intern and quickly became a valued designer. Her passion for lighting design is informed by what she has learned in her academic pursuits as well as the spaces she has experienced. She has been eager to learn how to cultivate lighting for different aesthetics and the importance of lighting in various applications.