Raina Marie Ellison, born Raina Marie Hein on July 18, 1987, is a renowned American fashion model, boasting an illustrious career that has taken her to great heights. Her crowning achievement, perhaps, is her impressive runner-up finish on the fourteenth season of the iconic reality television show, America's Next Top Model.
Before making a name for herself in the world of high fashion, Raina Marie Hein, as she was known then, had a promising athletic career. Growing up in the charming town of Minnetonka, Minnesota, she developed a passion for volleyball, which ultimately led her to receive a scholarship to college for her remarkable skills on the court.
As a member of a two-time NCAA Division II National Championship winning team, Raina Marie Hein's dedication and perseverance were truly exceptional. Her impressive performance in volleyball earned her a spot at Concordia University in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where she majored in mass communications.
Upon graduating in 2010, Raina Marie Hein embarked on a new journey, one that would take her to the runway and into the spotlight. She was handpicked as one of the 13 talented contestants to compete on the highly anticipated season 14 of America's Next Top Model, a competition that would put her skills to the test and propel her to new heights in the fashion world.
