THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU: Creative, Loyal, Movtivated.

ARE YOU CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY EDUCATIONAL STUDIES: I am a recent graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Design degree, concentration in Interior Architecture. I will now continue to pursue my Masters Degree I Fashion Design.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT UP TO NOW:  Interning in Manhattan, NY for a summer in the fashion industry and returning to assist with production of a fashion show during New York’s Olympus Fall Fashion Week.

WHAT WOULD YOUR DREAM JOB BE:  Having my own design studio team, and storefront while making an impact on the fashion industry with my designs.

Chelsea Donovan

Representing Sarasota

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU: Resilient, Spiritual, and Revolutionary

WHAT ARE YOUR EDUCATIONAL PLANS: I am currently a senior in High School, and plan to attend Broward Community College after graduation, studying International Affairs, and Business management, with plans to complete at Wheaton University.

ANY SPECIAL TRAINING YOU HAVE HAD: Trained to work with Trouble Youth, and adults in suicide prevention.

IF A VISITOR CAME TO SOUTH FLORIDA FOR A DAY, WHAT WOULD YOU SHOW THEM: I would take my visitor to St. Augustine to show them the beginnings of Florida, and how everything unfolded. I would show them the rich culture of the deaf community there, then take them to the light house and watch the sun set.

Christian Ericksen

Representing SE FL

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU: Optimistic, Outgoing, Determined

ARE YOU CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY EDUCATIONAL STUDIES:  I am  a recent graduate of St. Petersberg College, with a degree in Forensics. I hope to continue my education into a Masters Degree in Forensic Serology.

LIST ANY SPECIAL TRANING YOU HAVE HAD:  I have been taking Tahitian/Hawaiian dance lessons for a year.

WHAT WOULD YOUR DREAM JOB BE: To work in a Forensic laboratory as a Serologist

IS THERE ANYTHING INTERESTING THAT YOU WOULD LIKE US TO KNOW ABOUT YOU: Like in the movie “A Christmas Story”my family goes to a Chinese restaurant every year on Christmas Eve. We went once 10 years ago for fun, and it is now a tradition.

Jessica Fehr

Representing Coconut Grove

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU: Heartfelt, Passionate, Outgoing

LIST ANY SPECIAL TRANING YOU HAVE HAD:  I am a theatre major. I have taken many classes within the acting industry at Pensacola, and private acting & singing lessons.

WHAT WOULD YOUR DREAM JOB BE: Anything behind the camera. Whether it be news broadcasting, film, or television.

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED ABOUT YOURSELF DURING THE PAST YEAR: I spent the last four months in LA, and learned that I am strong, and that the most difficult decisions in life, usually turn out to be the most rewarding.

DO YOU HAVE ANY GOOD LUCK CHARMS: I consider my family my good luck charm, when I have them supporting my decisions, everything works out well. 

Lindsy Fennell

Representing Panama 

City Beach

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU:  Ambitious, Compassionate, Energetic

ARE YOU CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY EDUCATIONAL STUDIES:  I am a Nursing major at Florida International University, I plan to pursue a career as a Nurse Practitioner with a specialization in Pediatric Oncology.

LIST ANY SPECIAL TRAINING YOU HAVE HAD:  I have been studying dance since the age of seven, mainly ballet, flamenco, jazz, tap, hip-hop , and modern styles.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT UP TO NOW: The establishment of my own company Elite Choreographies, where I produce and create unique choreography for several events/festivities.

WHAT WOULD YOUR DREAM JOB BE:  To be a choreographer in Broadway or a Master teacher for a Dance Company in New York.

Jocelyn Hernandez

Representing Gold Coast

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU: Ambitious, Selfless, Well-spoken

IS THERE ANYTHING UNIQUE OR INTERESTING ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: My uncle was the Prime Minister of Dominica for 14 years.

ARE YOU CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY EDUCATONAL STUDIES: I am studying International Broadcast Journalism and Political Science at FAU. I plan on working with UNICEF one day, restoring third world countries, and becoming a foreign diplomat.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT UP TO NOW:  Lined up an internship to train in International Broadcast Journalism with a representative from CNN.

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED ABOUT YOURSELF THIS PAST YEAR: That humility is very important.

Linda Hill

Representing Boca Raton

THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE YOU:  Charismatic, Understanding, Diligent

ARE YOU CURRENTLY ATTENDING SCHOOL OR INVOLVED IN ANY EDUCATIONAL STUDIES:  I am studying Dentistry at Valencia Community College, my goal is to have my own practice for under privileged families so they have the opportunity to maintain their dental hygiene

WHAT WOULD YOUR DREAM JOB BE: My dream job would be the opportunity to open dentist offices all over the country, which cater to the less fortunate families who cannot afford dental health.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESION: Wisdom, I try not to hold onto material things but instead to hold onto experiences.

IS THERE ANYTHING INTERESTING YOU WOULD LIKE US TO KNOW ABOUT YOU: I write children’s stories.

Shantoni Holt

Representing City Beautiful

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU: Faithful, generous, athletic

ANYTHING UNIQUE/INTERESTING ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: Albert Einstein was my grandfather’s great uncle. Max Einstein, who invented the baby incubator, was my grandfathers other uncle.

WHAT IS YOUR CAREER GOAL: To open my own home décor studio one day.

MOST TREASURED POSSESSION: My cross necklace my mother gave to me when I was a little girl.

WHAT IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT MESSAGE A TITLEHOLDER CAN CONVEY: “Laughter is the best medicine”

FAVORITE FOOD: Strawberry Cheesecake

FAVORITE SPORT: Four Wheeling

Meghan Isom

Representing Marion County

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE YOU: Compassionate, Charismatic, Persistent

IS THERE ANYTHING UNIQUE/INTERESTING ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: My Grandfather was a political figure who advocated for the justice of human rights.

ARE YOU CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY EDUCATIONAL STUDIES: I am majoring in Political Science at Miami Dade College, and aspire to transfer to Stanford, Yale, and/or Georgetown.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT UP TO NOW: Being chosen amongst many to represent my school in Washington DC for an intensive internship.

CAREER GOALS: To be a lawyer or a politician

Stephanie Jimenez

Representing South Miami