National Association of the Deaf

Victoria Flis – Miss Deaf Pennsylvania
Age: 23
Graduated From: Model Secondary School for the Deaf
Current University: Gallaudet University
Major: Psychology
Future Career Goals/Plans: Obtain Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling
Chaperone: Shanna Grossinger
State Director:  Gina Procopio
 

Nicole LaMont – Miss Deaf Alabama
Age: 25
Graduated From: Robert E. Lee High School
Graduated From: Gallaudet University
Major: Biology
Future Career Goals/Plans: Working in the healthcare field
Chaperone: Linda Randolph
State Director:  Belinda Walker
 

Cara DiGiovanni – Miss Deaf Florida
Age: 18
Graduated From: Jupiter High School and Florida School for the Deaf
Current University: Gallaudet University
Major: International Studies/Psychology
Future Career Goals/Plans: Develop advocacy to promote leadership among Deaf Youth
Chaperone: Karlee Gruetzner
State Director:  JoyAnn DiGiovanni
 

Jessica Willoughby – Miss Deaf Missouri
Age: 18
Graduated From: Francis Howell North High School
Current University: Gallaudet University
Major: Theatre
Future Career Goals/Plans: To become a playwright
Chaperone: Shirley Corbett
State Director:  Nina Wilson
 

Andrea Vigil – Miss Deaf Utah
Age: 23
Graduated From: Skyline High School
Current College: Salt Lake Community College
Major: General Education
Future Career Goals/Plans: Attain a Bachelor's Degree
Chaperone: Pamela Mower
State Director:  Andrea Anderson
 

Chanel DePonte – Miss Deaf Hawaii
Age: 29
Graduated From: Waiakea High School
Graduated From: University of Hawaii at Hilo
Major: Psychology
Future Career Goals/Plans: Make a difference in children’s lives through ASL
Chaperone: Cheyenne Buchan
State Director:  Christine Holmes and Kiki Natori-Sonognini
 

Kayla Thomas – Miss Deaf California
Age: 19
Graduated From: California School for the Deaf, Fremont
Future University: Gallaudet University
Major:  Early Childhood Education
Future Career Goals/Plans: Attend Gallaudet University and double major in Early Childhood Education and Home Economics
Chaperone: Klesha Chapman
State Director:  Daniel Girard
 

Celine Daze – Miss Deaf Maryland
Age: 19
Graduated From: Maryland School for the Deaf
Current University: Gallaudet University
Major: Psychology
Future Career Goals/Plans: Fulfill my dreams in pursuing a Ph.D.
Chaperone: Marina Dzougoutov
State Director:  Janice Randall
 

Rosa Herrera – Miss Deaf Virginia
Age: 20
Graduated From: Massaponax High School
Current University: University of Mary Washington
Major: Computer Science
Future Career Goals/Plans: Pursue a career in computer science and travel to different countries to help with their deaf programs
Chaperone: Janet Wright
State Director:  Sally Thompson
 

Kaitlyn Mielke – Miss Deaf Minnesota
Age: 24
Graduated From: Eagle High School
Current University: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Major: Theatre, English, Deaf Studies
Future Career Goals/Plans: Establish a nonprofit organization to advance accessibility at performing arts events for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people
Chaperone: Amanda Rausch
State Director:  Gloria Nathanson
 

Rachel Mazique – Miss Deaf Illinois
Age: 25
Graduated From: John Hersey High School
Current University: University of Texas, Austin
Major: English
Future Career Goals/Plans: Become an English professor at Gallaudet University
Chaperone: Iris Martinez
State Director:  Carol Nemecek-Kowalski