Who is Miss Volunteer America?
Who is Miss Volunteer America: Representing the five points of the crown, “Scholarship, Education, Responsibility, Volunteerism and Empowerment”, Miss Volunteer America is set apart by her ability to communicate her views, her passion for community service, her inner and outer beauty, her motivation and drive to succeed, as well as her talents. Miss Volunteer America and Miss Teen Volunteer America will continue to be a light in our great nation, and a role model for young women for many years to come.
Miss Volunteer America
Miss Volunteer America 2027 is Amanda Higginbotham. At 25 years old, Amanda is a First Officer with SkyWest Airlines and holds an Airline Transport Pilot license, the highest level of pilot certification. A graduate of the University of North Dakota, she earned dual bachelor's degrees in Aeronautical Science and International Studies, graduating summa cum laude with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Amanda impressed judges with her classical piano mashup performance and her S.E.R.V.E. platform, The Spark Initiative, an afterschool STEM program she developed to introduce young people, particularly girls, to careers in aviation and aerospace.
As Miss Volunteer America, Amanda receives $50,000 in scholarship assistance and a prize package valued at well over six figures. During her year of service, she will serve as National Liaison for the organization's partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and National Ambassador for its partnership with The Salvation Army, continuing her commitment to service and STEM education across the country. With nearly 5,000 lifetime volunteer hours and a passion for empowering the next generation, Amanda embodies the mission of Miss Volunteer America.
Miss Teen Volunteer America
Miss Teen Volunteer America 2027 is Julianna Fallon from Kansas City, Missouri. Julianna is a senior at St. Teresa's Academy.
As Miss Teen Volunteer America 2027, Julianna earned $10,000 in cash scholarships, and stepped into the esteemed role of “Goodwill Ambassador” for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the Salvation Army of the USA. She also promotes her S.E.R.V.E. initiative, “Hope for Every Heart”. Through her initiative, Julianna hosts donation drives, mentors young women on kindness and self-worth, and supports charitable causes through fundraising and public appearances.
