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Miss Ohio 2021 Candidates


MADISON MILLER – Miss Maple City

Candidate #1

       

  • Hometown: Coshocton
  • Education: Ohio Wesleyan University – Psychology & Business Administration: Marketing
  • Talent: Piano
  • Social Impact Initiative: The Veteran Narrative: Real Heroes. Real Stories

Cultivating an empowering environment for our U.S. military veterans to share their testimonies from which educational resources are curated for the classroom.


ALLI LANGE – Miss Spirit of Ohio

Candidate #2

       

  • Hometown: Mansfield
  • Education: Ashland University – Graduate – Bachelor of Arts in Music with a minor in Religion
  • Talent: Vocal
  • Social Impact Initiative: Every 30 Seconds

To raise awareness and aid the fight for freedom for human trafficking victims in Ohio and across the globe.


BAYLEE MARTIN – Miss Clayland

Candidate #3

       

  • Hometown: South Webster
  • Education: Wilmington College – Psychology
  • Talent: Vocal
  • Social Impact Initiative: The You Will Be Found Initiative

The You Will Be Found Initiative aids in helping to start mental health conversations and encourage healthy coping mechanisms in communities.


AMANDA FREEL – Miss Northern Ohio

Candidate #4

       

  • Hometown: Reading
  • Education: University of Cincinnati – Graduate – Masters of Engineering
  • Talent: Musical Ventriloquism
  • Social Impact Initiative: Overcome the Odds: Empowering, Educating, and Engineering Women in Engineering

First-generation to go on for higher education.  I have traveled all over Ohio helping nearly 1000 Girls Scouts earn their STEM badges. Other STEM activities judging science fairs, college recruitment & “2.0 Shine” LipGloss Science Expt.


BREEONNA SPRINGER – Miss Tallawanda

Candidate #5

       

  • Hometown: Ligonier, PA
  • Education: Point Park University – Graduate – Dance & Sports, Arts & Entertainment Management.
  • Talent: Dance
  • Social Impact Initiative: Have a Heart, Lend a Hand

Have a Heart, Lend a Hand encourages compassion for those in need by working together to eliminate hunger, provide basic necessities and efficiently utilize resources to make our judgment-free communities a better place for all.


JAELEEN DAVIS – Miss Akron Canton

Candidate #6

       

  • Hometown: Akron
  • Education: Saginaw Valley State University – Masters of Public Administration
  • Talent: Vocal
  • Social Impact Initiative: Kids Should Be Covered: Prosthetics Are Not Cosmetic

Advocacy and legislation that supports children who experience hair loss should be considered just as important as any prosthetic necessary for healing.


ADDISON SMITH – Miss River Days Festival

Candidate #7

       

  • Hometown: Oak Hill
  • Education: Asbury University – Journalism
  • Talent: Musical Theater
  • Social Impact Initiative: L.I.F.T. Let’s Inspire Females Together

L.I.F.T. is all about celebrating what makes us different and embracing our differences.


EMELIA SHERIN – Miss Greater Cleveland

Candidate #8

       

  • Hometown: Warren
  • Education: Kent State University – Graduate – Journalism/Public Relations
  • Talent: Dance
  • Social Impact Initiative: We’re Only Human

A drug and mental health education program that uses different learning methods and outreach to be transparent and enlightening for communities nationwide.


KAYCIE WISSMAN – Miss Lake Festival

Candidate #9

       

  • Hometown: Minster
  • Education: Ohio University – Biology
  • Talent: Vocal
  • Social Impact Initiative: Compassion Into Action

Promoting volunteerism and community involvement among teenagers and young adults.


AVA MOORE – Miss Montgomery County

Candidate #10

       

  • Hometown: Zanesville
  • Education: The Ohio State University – English
  • Talent: Dance
  • Social Impact Initiative: Friends Rescue Friends.org

We are actively dedicated to fundraising efforts that support children needing the assistance of a service dog. We are fierce advocates for the inclusion of everyone.


AUTUMN KESSLER – Miss Portsmouth

Candidate #11

       

  • Hometown: Bethesda
  • Education: Muskingum University – Graduate – Public Health
  • Talent: Tap Dance
  • Social Impact Initiative: Whole Child. Whole Health.

Redefining what it means to be healthy and getting children involved in taking care of their whole health, not just one aspect of it!


JORDAN MEYER – Miss Capital City

Candidate #12

       

  • Hometown: Medina
  • Education: Case Western Reserve University – Master’s of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Talent: Opera
  • Social Impact Initiative: Graying with Pride

Promoting a Positive Outlook on Aging to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.


BROOKE YOUNG – Miss Heart of Ohio

Candidate #13

       

  • Hometown: Mansfield
  • Education: Ashland University – Graduate – Business Administration
  • Talent: Vocal
  • Social Impact Initiative: Fostering Meaningful Interactions Between Generations

Fostering Meaningful Interactions Between Generations seeks to promote multigenerational interactions and friendships through programming and education.


EMMA ROSE LEWIS – Miss Northwestern Ohio

Candidate #14

       

  • Hometown: Cleveland
  • Education: Baldwin Wallace University – Graduated – Broadcasting and Mass Communications
  • Talent: Opera
  • Social Impact Initiative: Safe and Sound: Sexual Assault Prevention

Every 73 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. In 2019, I was one of them. By educating people on consent and healthy relationships, I will help prevent these events.


DANIELLE VIVCHARENKO – Miss North Coast

Candidate #15

       

  • Hometown: North Royalton
  • Education: Florida State University Asolo Conservatory – MFA Acting
  • Talent: Vocal
  • Social Impact Initiative: stART – Arts Education Advocacy

Promoting accessible arts education to all schools and communities of Ohio.


EMILY RAFF – Miss Cuyahoga Valley

Candidate #16

       

  • Hometown: Mansfield
  • Education: Columbus State – Veterinary Technology
  • Talent: Vocal
  • Social Impact Initiative: Behind Closed Doors; Shining A Light On Adolescent Domestic Violence

Behind Closed Doors is meant to educated individuals on the lasting effects of abuse and how to overcome negative self behavior/thinking.


HAYLEE HOLT – Miss Mohican Valley

Candidate #17

       

  • Hometown: Sagamore Hills
  • Education: Kent State University – Graduate – Digital Media Production
  • Talent: Vocal & Sign Language
  • Social Impact Initiative: The Mental Health Movement

Moving towards a brighter tomorrow by ending the stigma and highlighting coping strategies.


CAITLIN SEIFERT – Miss Northeastern Ohio

Candidate #18

       

  • Hometown: Niles
  • Education: Kent State University – Fashion Merchandising
  • Talent: Baton
  • Social Impact Initiative: Turn A Key: Opening the door to Volunteering

Empowering youth to volunteer in their local communities and earn colored keys for their different community service achievement.


OLIVIA KENTNER – Miss Oxford

Candidate #19

       

  • Hometown: Wapakoneta
  • Education: University of Cincinnati – Middle Childhood Education
  • Talent: Vocal
  • Social Impact Initiative: Dream Beyond!


We must explore the question with every child “What are Your Dreams for the Future?” We can help
children visualize the endless opportunities, creating tools and a support network to achieve their dreams.


MACKENZIE PERRY – Miss Miami Valley

Candidate #20

       

  • Hometown: Nelsonville
  • Education: University of Edinburgh College of Law
  • Talent: Vocal Ventriloquist
  • Social Impact Initiative: Home is Where the Heart is

Advocating for the homeless through the pillars of education, legislation, rehabilitation, and service.


GRACE BROWN – Miss Franklin County

Candidate #21

       

  • Hometown: Heath
  • Education: The Ohio State University – Biology for Pre-Health Professions
  • Talent: Tap Dance
  • Social Impact Initiative: STEMpowered; uniting and inspiring girls and women in STEM

Narrowing the national STEM gender gap by empowering girls and women to choose, persist, and succeed in STEM, by uniting and inspiring them through mentorship, from middle school through college and beyond.


OLIVIA FOSSON – Miss Shawnee

Candidate #22

       

  • Hometown: Kitts Hill
  • Education: Oklahoma City University – Musical Theatre
  • Talent: Vocal
  • Social Impact Initiative: Girls Not Brides

Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage is a global initiative to defend and support at-risk girls of child marriage.


LORA CURRENT – Miss South Central Ohio

Candidate #23

       

  • Hometown: Rosewood
  • Education: The Ohio State University – Social Work
  • Talent: Tap Dance
  • Social Impact Initiative: #ReadOn: Empowering Literacy, Learning, and Leadership.

Lora’s initiative empowers students to overcome obstacles and reach their potential. By connecting families to resources and creating literacy opportunities, she is building tomorrow’s leaders!


 

 

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