Raina Hein

Born

1987-07-18

Birthplace

Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA

Biography

Raina Marie Ellison (née Hein; born July 18, 1987) is an American fashion model. She is best known as the runner-up of the fourteenth season of America's Next Top Model. Hein grew up in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Before her appearance on America's Next Top Model, she was a volleyball player, and received a scholarship to college for volleyball. Hein was part of a two-time NCAA Division II National Championship winning team. She attended Concordia University (Saint Paul, Minnesota) majoring in mass communications, she graduated in 2010. Hein was chosen as one of the 13 girls to compete on season 14 of America's Next Top Model.