Summer was born in a small town in the Midwest. She is a small town girl at heart. As a little girl she always knew she wanted to do something different, something her family could be proud of one day. Summer always had a passion for beauty and fashion from a very young age.
Her world was about to change drastically in a way she could never have imagined. After graduating college Summer moved to Miami Beach FL. From there she was discovered by an model agency and started modeling. Her agents encouraged her to make the move to LA where she landed her first role on the series Nip Tuck and most notably in her role in Californication, she has also modeled for the likes of GQ, Vogue, Elle, Esquire, and various renowned magazines, she has added international model to her repertoire. Summer has been in over 100 magazines worldwide.
She is represented by top models agencies such as Elite Models, 3D Model Agency in Cape Town, Next Models, and Wilhelmina
Her numerous modeling gigs have led her to traveling to countless intriguing countries. Through her travels, learning about different cultures and about the lifestyles of others has become an enthralling experience and an essential part of each journey. It’s through traveling to those beautiful destinations that she has learned the importance of ocean and wildlife conservation and has been working with conservation groups to raise awareness of the human impact on the world’s oceans and rainforests. Despite her many career paths, her dedication to various conservation groups shows us that giving back in one way or another is essential to a balanced life.
Summer focuses her time and energy on an active lifestyle and the positive influence of her family and friends while getting involved with the environment. When life gets hectic, the self-proclaimed jeans and t-shirt girl trades in glamour for the beach or a hike any day. It’s these simple notions that make Summer so refreshingly beautiful, light and free.