Introducing... DANEKA HILL
MAXIM New Zealand|April 2022
Meet the fearless adventurer, adrenaline junkie, catwalk model and lawyer with a passion for empowering and mentoring others...
PARIS RAINE
Introducing... DANEKA HILL

Hello there, Daneka. Tell us a bit about yourself and life story so far?

I'm Scandinavian but born and raised in Minnesota, U.S.A.. I grew up dirt-biking, fishing, snowmobiling, restoring classic cars with my father and I've danced since I was three. I'm highly intelligent, I love to learn, and I enjoy mental stimulation of complex subjects. I earned degrees and completed undergraduate study in biology, law, psychology and sociology, and most recently, graduated from law school with a Juris Doctor degree. I discovered my passion practicing law in the financial and securities industry. Although not required, I became a multi-state lawyer by passing multiple state exams to hold law licenses in those states. Why only have one law license when I can have a couple poker hands full of them?

When did you start modelling?

I began modelling as a hobby. I'm fortunate for every opportunity and to walk on fashion runways across the U.S.A. - a lot of consistency, dedication, and hard work goes into everything I do. Beyond that, I'm a fearless adventurer - a slight adrenaline junkie who loves the outdoors, travelling and a variety of activities like biking, fitness, golfing, hiking, scuba diving, skiing...

Tell us a bit about your photo shoot.

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