4. What are you most looking forward to at the 2014 MISS USA® Telecast LIVE on NBC and the two week competition?
"What I am most looking forward to at the Miss USA® competition is the interview opportunities. Whether I am meeting with the judges as part of the preliminary competition or speaking with reporters and radio hosts, interviews give me the opportunity to really make a connection with the people I am conversing with as well as to give them insight into who I am and what is important to me. ."
5. What is the one thing you want the other Fifty contestants to know about your state?
"One thing that I want the other 50 contestants to know about Ohio is that it is a political powerhouse! Ohio is well known as a "battleground state" as well as "the Mother of Presidents," holding the record for the most U.S. Presidents with eight elected U.S. Presidents."
6. What advice would you give to young women considering entering MISS OHIO USA®?
Should one enter?
"What I would tell women that are considering entering Miss Ohio USA® is that this program is especially relevant in today's society because it exposes and encourages women to explore various career opportunities that they may not have previously recognized as being available to them. Additionally, Miss Ohio USA serves as an outlet for women to develop the confidence necessary for them to advance their education and achieve professional goals. I would definitely encourage women to enter!."
7. What words of wisdom to you have for the class of 2015 competing for MISS OHIO USA 2015?
"Miss Ohio USA® Class of 2015, remember that you are all passionate and driven women with the power to make a difference! Continue to pursue your goals and improve the great state of Ohio through your career endeavors and philanthropic activities."
8. Describe in ONE word your experience as
MISS OHIO USA 2014!
"Phenomenal!"
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