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.
