Addison Grace Hadley Explained

Miss United States 2023
Miss Tennessee US 2023
Miss Mississippi US 2022
Nationalcompetition:Miss United States 2023
(Winner)
Birth Place:Tchula, Mississippi, U.S
Occupation:Mental Health Counselor
Hair Color:Brown
Years Active:2018–present
Education:Middle Tennessee State University (BS)
Vanderbilt University (MEd)

Addison Grace Hadley is the current reigning Miss United States.[1] [2] Hadley was crowned Miss United States 2023 on October 22, 2023, at the Cannon Center for Performing Arts in Memphis, Tennessee.[3] Hadley is a professional mental health counselor. Her charitable platform is called "Volunteer to be the Village" and focuses on initiatives to help impoverished children.

Early life and education

Hadley grew up on her family's farm in Tchula, Mississippi.[4] According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2008–2012, Tchula was the poorest town in the poorest state within the United States.[5] Hadley grew up in an impoverished family and faced food insecurity as a child. Hadley holds a bachelor's degree in political science and psychology from Middle Tennessee State University and a M.Ed. from Vanderbilt University.

Personal life

Hadley currently lives in Denver, Colorado. Hadley is Jewish - she converted to Judaism while she was a graduate student at Vanderbilt University.[6] Hadley openly identifies as queer.[7] [8]

Pageants

Hadley has competed in the Miss United States, Miss America, and Miss Volunteer America pageant systems. Within the Miss America system she held the title of Miss MTSU 2018 (Miss Tennessee).[9] [10] Within the Miss Volunteer America system, she held the titles of Miss Davidson County 2019 (Miss Tennessee Volunteer)[11] [12] [13] and Miss Pine Grove 2021 (Miss Mississippi Volunteer).[14] Within the Miss United States system, she held the titles of Miss Mississippi United States 2022,[15] Miss Tennessee United States 2023,[16] and Miss United States 2023.

References

  1. Web site: Patney . Rhea . 2024-01-10 . Vanderbilt alumna Addison Hadley wins Miss United States, uses platform to advocate for low-income communities . 2024-03-15 . The Vanderbilt Hustler.
  2. Web site: 2023-11-01 . Addison Hadley . 2024-03-15 . United States National Pageants . en.
  3. Web site: 2022-03-25 . 2023 National Pageant 10/10/2022 . 2024-03-15 . United States National Pageants . en.
  4. Web site: Martin . Allie . 2021-07-09 . Pageant Contestants Tour Elvis Presley Birthplace And Museum . 2024-03-15 . WCBI . en-US.
  5. News: McGreal . Chris . 2015-11-15 . Poorest town in poorest state: segregation is gone but so are the jobs . 2024-03-15 . The Guardian . en-GB . 0261-3077.
  6. Web site: Algemeiner . The . 2024-05-31 . Thousands Attend Kosherpalooza Food Festival in a Show of ‘Jewish Unity and Pride’ - Algemeiner.com Over 4,000 People Attend Kosherpalooza Food Festival in a Show of 'Jewish Unity and Pride' . 2024-06-28 . www.algemeiner.com . en-US.
  7. Web site: 2017-11-13 . 10 Things You Have GOT To Stop Saying To Bisexuals . 2024-06-28 . The Odyssey Online . en-us.
  8. Web site: Hadley . Addison Grace . June 5, 2024 . Hi, friends-happy #pridemonth! . 2024-06-28 . Instagram.
  9. Web site: Ragland-Hudgins . Mealand . Shields . Brandon . Miss Tennessee 2018: Meet the women with Rutherford County ties . 2024-03-15 . The Daily News Journal . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2019-07-02 . Two MTSU students earn scholarship money with top-5 pageant finishes . 2024-03-15 . MTSU News.
  11. Web site: 2019-05-28 . Newsmaker: Addison Grace Hadley, pageant queen helping children . 2024-03-15 . WKRN News 2 . en-US.
  12. Web site: 2019-06-15 . 2019 Miss Tennessee Volunteer Candidates . 2024-03-15 . Cypress Magazine . en-US.
  13. Web site: 2019-06-26 . Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant Summary . 2024-03-15 . Cypress Magazine . en-US.
  14. Web site: Martin . Allie . 2021-07-09 . Pageant Contestants Tour Elvis Presley Birthplace And Museum . 2024-03-15 . Home - WCBI TV Telling Your Story . en-US.
  15. Web site: Mississippi Divisions . 2024-03-15 . United States National Pageants . en.
  16. Web site: Tennessee Divisions . 2024-03-15 . United States National Pageants . en.