Savanna grew up in Cowpens, South Carolina and is an honors graduate of Limestone University and the University of South Carolina, earning her masters in mass communication from the latter.

She has extensive experience in the public relations, marketing, and community relations fields with previous roles at Fox Sports, CBS Sports, The Johnson Group, US Eye, and The Miss America Organization. Savanna has been honored with various awards and recognitions, including the South Carolina Broadcasters Association Award, the Talk About Giving Award, the Jan Scalisi Media Awards, and being honored as the Walk Chari representing South Carolina at the national Susan G. Komen “More Than Pink” walk. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 23 and dedicates her free time to bringing awareness to the lack of resources and preventative screenings for young adults and children who are suspected of having or who have been diagnosed with cancer.

“I think Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas truly gets it – we are more than a diagnosis. There is life, so much life, outside of a cancer diagnosis and many people forget that. Not only do cancer survivors have to beat cancer, but they also have to fight to maintain financial stability, mental health, fertility, relationships, and careers, among many other things.

When you are able to work with an organization like Children’s Cancer Partners that truly takes a holistic approach to caring for its patients, it changes everything. They are able to truly give kids a fighting chance at life AND a chance to thrive, not just survive, during and after the diagnosis.”

Savanna recently returned to the Upstate from Charleston with her four rescue dog – Maui, Luna, Meeko, and Fozzie Bear. She currently serves as the Chief Marketing and Brand Strategy Manager at Spartanburg Community College and is an adjunct professor for various colleges across the state.