Miss Colorado, active duty Soldier: goal is to end suicide in the force
This soldier’s on her way to Connecticut!I’m ready to show this country what it looks like to refuse to give up on any of your dreams. Active duty soldier, intelligence analyst, advocate, titleholder, trailblazer, leader – I’m proud of every piece of the patchwork that makes up the woman I am..
On my first day back from leave following Miss America, I was invited to meet with Maj. Gen. M. David Hodne, the Commanding General of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson. He asked me about the competition itself as well as my takeaways, and I was able to share a broad outline of the plans I have for the next 6 months as Miss Colorado to bring an end to suicide within our force. I was honored to be awarded his personal coin, as well as a copy of “The Hero’s Code” to utilize as I promote from junior enlisted soldier to non-commissioned officer.I’m proud to be an Ivy Division soldier and to advocate for soldiers and veterans. Steadfast and Loyal!.
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they might see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16. Representing Colorado and all she means to ME – hope for a brighter future, where people are recognized as valuable members of a community deserving of respect – was a dream come true. I had the opportunity to stand next to 50 women who all saw ways they can change the world and decided to use their voices to do exactly that. We make up this historic 100th anniversary class. My sisters range from the first-generation college graduates to PhD candidates, women from small towns and big cities, musicians, future politicians, educators, military service members. . . What a joy it has been to know them. What an honor to stand alongside them on this stage and for the rest of our lives. I can’t wait to see the way they shine their lights as they represent their states and beyond their time as titleholders. ESPECIALLY can’t wait to see all the good our Emma does as Miss America! Shine your light for the whole world to see and then they’ll understand why we love you so dearly!