Bella Samaniego
U.S. Coast Guard Academy Cadet | Management Major | NCAA Division III Student-Athlete
Bella Samaniego is a third-class cadet in the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Class of 2029. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Management, plans to pursue a minor in Emergency Management and Crisis Leadership, competes in NCAA Division III women's varsity volleyball, and serves as a Cadet Team Leader.
Leadership and Development
Bella Samaniego is a third-class cadet at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and a member of the Class of 2029. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Management and plans to pursue the Academy's Emergency Management and Crisis Leadership minor.
Bella also competes as an NCAA Division III women's varsity volleyball student-athlete and serves as a Cadet Team Leader. Her professional development includes 2026 summer training aboard USCGC Eagle and operational field training at U.S. Coast Guard Station Woods Hole. Following graduation, she hopes to begin her Coast Guard career serving aboard a cutter.
She is preparing for the responsibilities of serving as a commissioned officer in the United States Coast Guard. The Academy's Management program covers accounting, behavioral and organizational science, finance, economics, management, marketing, information systems, quantitative methods, and analytics, alongside leadership, operations, project management, strategy, and ethical decision-making. Her planned minor supports an interest in emergency preparedness, crisis leadership, organizational response, interagency coordination, and decision-making under pressure.
Bella balances academics, military training, physical fitness, and cadet leadership, developing practical experience in communication, accountability, and teamwork. She continues to develop as a cadet, Management student, student-athlete, teammate, and future Coast Guard officer.
Professional profile
linkedin.com/in/bella-samaniegoMailing addresses
1255 W Colton Ave, #535
Redlands, CA 92374
Cadet Bella Samaniego
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
15 Mohegan Avenue, Chase Hall Box 7660
New London, CT 06320
Management and Crisis Leadership
Major: Bachelor of Science in Management
Bella is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Management at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. The Management program covers accounting, behavioral and organizational science, finance, economics, management, marketing, information systems, quantitative methods, and analytics. The curriculum also includes leadership, operations, project management, strategy, and ethical decision-making.
Planned Minor: Emergency Management and Crisis Leadership (EM&CL)
Bella also plans to pursue a minor in Emergency Management and Crisis Leadership. The planned minor aligns with her interest in emergency preparedness, crisis response, interagency coordination, organizational leadership, and making sound decisions in demanding environments.
B.S. Candidate — Management | Planned Minor — Emergency Management and Crisis Leadership
United States Coast Guard Academy | Class of 2029
NCAA Division III Women's Varsity Volleyball Student-Athlete
Defensive Specialist | #2
Bella competes as an NCAA Division III women's varsity volleyball student-athlete for the Coast Guard Academy, continuing a path that began at Yucaipa High School and Rancho Valley Volleyball Club. She balances academics, military training, physical fitness, and cadet leadership, and her focus on the court reflects the same discipline and teamwork demanded of her as a cadet: preparation, resilience, and reliability under pressure.
A Developing Record
- 2025
Reported to USCGA
Entered the United States Coast Guard Academy as a member of the Class of 2029.
- 2025
Swab Summer
Completed seven weeks of Swab Summer, the demanding introduction to military and cadet life that marks the transition from civilian student to Coast Guard Academy cadet.
- 2025–2026
Fourth-Class Year
Completed her first academic year at the Academy while competing as a member of the Coast Guard Academy women's volleyball program.
- 2026
USCGC EAGLE
Completed sail training aboard USCGC EAGLE, America's Tall Ship, during the vessel's historic America 250 voyage, gaining experience in seamanship, navigation, watchstanding, and shipboard leadership. Port calls along her training leg included:
- Savannah, Georgia
- Pensacola, Florida
- New Orleans, Louisiana (Sail250 visit)
- Charleston, South Carolina
Celestial navigation and shipboard firefighting drills aboard USCGC EAGLE. - 2026
Operational Summer Training, Woods Hole, Massachusetts
Completed operational Coast Guard training at Coast Guard Station Woods Hole, with additional time spent at Sector Southeastern New England and Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod, gaining hands-on exposure to station operations, sector-level coordination, and Coast Guard aviation.
Underway with a boat crew at Station Woods Hole and aviation exposure at Air Station Cape Cod. - 2026–2027In Progress
Third-Class Year
Began her sophomore year as a third-class cadet, continuing her Bachelor of Science studies in Management while planning to pursue the Emergency Management and Crisis Leadership minor, competing in NCAA Division III women's varsity volleyball, and serving as a Cadet Team Leader within her battalion.
- 2029Expected
Expected Graduation
United States Coast Guard Academy, Bachelor of Science. Upon successful completion of all Academy requirements, cadets graduate and receive commissions as Coast Guard officers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bella Samaniego studying?
- Bella is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Management at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
- What minor does Bella plan to pursue?
- Bella plans to pursue the Emergency Management and Crisis Leadership minor. The minor has not been completed or earned.
- Who is Bella Samaniego?
- Bella Samaniego is a third-class cadet in the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Class of 2029, a Management major, an NCAA Division III women's volleyball student-athlete, and a Cadet Team Leader.
- Where did Bella complete her 2026 summer training?
- Bella completed cadet training aboard USCGC Eagle and operational field training at U.S. Coast Guard Station Woods Hole.
- What does Bella hope to do after graduation?
- Bella hopes to begin her Coast Guard career serving aboard a U.S. Coast Guard cutter.