Miss Alabama
Peyton Brown, 22, is studying Communications at the University of Alabama. After losing her father to melanoma at a young age, she hopes to educate people — especially young women — about the importance of protecting skin.
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Miss Arizona
Chelsea Myers, 21, is studying Fashion Merchandising. She hopes to empower young women by encouraging them to embrace their personal style.
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Miss Connecticut
Tiffany Teixeira, 25, is a critical care registered nurse at the Yale Hospital. Growing up in an inner city environment, she is determined to encourage others like herself to rise above the stigma and achieve their dreams.
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Miss Georgia
Emanii Davis, 22, is currently studying Communications at Valdosta State University. She’s a huge advocate for education, currently working on her own program called Modern Enlightenment.
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Miss Ohio
Megan Wise, 26, is a first grade teacher who’s passionate about children’s literacy.
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Miss Virginia
Desi Williams, 26, received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Hampton University. She’s a motivational speaker, certified yoga instructor and published author of a book entitled Love Affair With My Hair: Why Black Women Cheat on Health.
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Miss South Carolina
Leah Lawson, 22, is an active member of multiple charity organizations, including the Big Brother/Big Sister Program. She was also a finalist on season 14 of American Idol.
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Miss West Virginia
Nichole Greene, 24, has earned degrees in both English Literature and Communications. Her dream is to create a cosmetics line designed for women undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
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Miss Arkansas
Abby Floyd, 20, also won the Miss Arkansas Teen USA title in 2013. She’s appeared onNashville and, after seeing multiple family members battle cancer, fights to spread awareness about it.
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Miss California
Nadia Mejia, 20, is a professional model and a spokesperson for the National Eating Disorder Association, spreading the message to “love the skin you’re in.”
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