Meet Maisie Adams, the 17-Year-Old Representing Minnesota in the Miss Teen USA Pageant
A 17-year-old from North Oaks is representing Minnesota on the national stage for the Miss Teen USA pageant. Maisie Adams was crowned Miss Minnesota Teen USA on August 10 and is now competing for the Miss Teen USA title in Reno, Nevada.
Maisie Adams waves after she was crowned Miss Minnesota Teen USA. (Courtesy of Miss Minnesota Teen USA)
According to Adams, being Miss Teen USA is not just about wearing a crown, but about representing kindness, compassion, and her home state. Her platform, Compassion in Action: A Movement not a Moment, focuses on promoting inclusion and kindness.
Volunteer Work and Personal Experience
Adams has been volunteering at Best Buddies, a nonprofit organization that promotes one-on-one friendships and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, for five years. She has also overcome her own struggles with a speech impediment, which has given her a deeper understanding of the importance of inclusion.
Through her work with Best Buddies, Adams met Mikayla Holmgren, the first woman with Down syndrome to compete in Miss Minnesota USA. The two have formed a strong bond, working together on an inclusive fashion show called Dreaming Big Without Limits, which aims to promote acceptance and understanding.
Mikayla Holmgren, left, and Maisie Adams connected through Best Buddies. (Courtesy of Miss Minnesota Teen USA)
Adams and Holmgren have also raised $41,000 for Best Buddies during a six-week campaign in 2024. Their work together is a testament to the power of friendship and the importance of promoting inclusion and acceptance.
Upcoming Events and Competitions
The Miss Teen USA finals will take place on Thursday, and the competition can be livestreamed at thenextmissusa.com for $22.99. The 7th annual Dreaming Big Without Limits fashion show will also be held in Stillwater on the same night, with tickets available at dreambigwithoutlimits.com.
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