About

Growing up as a competitive dancer, it was only natural for me to join the UNC Charlotte dance team during my freshman year and become an NBA dancer for the Charlotte Hornets, representing my hometown my sophomore year. The feeling of running onto the court and cheering for the city I grew up in was an unmatched experience. At just 19 years old, I was the youngest person ever to make the team. However, it was during an interview with a media outlet that I realized I had been ignoring my passion for the media industry, which I had developed at a young age.

It all began when I taught myself how to use iMovie, creating recaps of my middle school summers. As I progressed through high school, my interest in video editing continued to grow, and I even took on the responsibility of hosting and editing the morning announcements.

Realizing that I wanted to pursue a career in media, I made the decision to step away from the team during my junior year and worked at Ryan Seacrest Studios at Levine Children’s Hospital. It was there that my passion found a new outlet as I hosted a sports show called “Sports with DJ Sammy G,” that was broadcasted to over 300 pediatric patients. This experience opened doors for me, leading me to work with a local media outlet where I had the privilege of interviewing the Carolina Panthers, various teams from the ACC and SEC, and even the Charlotte Hornets — a full circle moment.