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TOP 10 #FINDINGMISS52 FINALISTS SELECTED THROUGH NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR A 52ND MISS USA CONTESTANT
THIS YEAR’S MISS USA® COMPETITION WILL AIR LIVE FROM THE NEW T-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS ON SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 7 PM ET ON FOX
 The nationwide search for a 52nd contestant to join this year’s MISS USA® competition has been narrowed down to 10 deserving women who are all one step closer to competing for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of becoming Miss USA.
It is now up to the public to determine which #FindingMiss52 finalist will travel to Las Vegas to compete for the title. Beginning today, fans can vote for their favorite finalist on Twitter by using #FindingMiss52, alongside a hashtag specific to each woman, or via MissUSA.com.
 Olivia Jordan, Miss USA 2015
The #FindingMiss52 announcement and search sparked national attention and encouraged women across the country to apply. An expert judging panel selected the 10 finalists after interviewing the top contenders to find women who embody The Miss Universe Organization’s mission to be Confidently Beautiful.
The top 10 #FindingMiss52 finalists:
Jessica Bean is 24-years-old from Casper, Wyoming. Jessica travels the nation working on oil and gas pipeline reserves. Although an often dangerous field, Jessica earns the respect of her colleagues no matter the challenges presented to her. In addition to her sometimes 80-hour work week, she is also a full time student planning to graduate with honors from the University of Wyoming this spring.
Hashtag for voting: #JessicaB
Amanda Bell, is 24-years-old from Nashville, Tennessee. Amanda is a computer programmer and role model for young girls who are interested in STEM careers. She currently volunteers with high school students, many of whom are male, through job shadowing and workshops. Amanda hopes to reach more young girls who are interested in technology and show them that the career path is exciting and important for women.
Hashtag for voting: #AmandaB
Bridgette Garb is 21-years-old from Oak Park, California. Bridgette is a personal fitness trainer and believes happiness starts with health. She is also an actress and feels that the art form allows her to cultivate empathy through performance and allows others to celebrate and understand one another.
Hashtag for voting: #BridgetteG
Niki Kafashzadeh is 24-years-old from Rockville, Maryland. Niki is a speech pathologist and looks forward to starting her rotations at Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. this fall. She was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the age of 22 and feels it is important to raise awareness about the disease particularly because young women are most susceptible to it.
Hashtag for voting: #NikiK
Alexandra Miller is 26-years-old from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Alexandra is no stranger to competing for the title of Miss USA and has been 1st runner-up twice at the MISS OKLAHOMA USA® competition. She says those moments challenged her and allowed her to become comfortable with the woman she is today. She hopes that with #FindingMiss52, she will finally have the opportunity of competing on the MISS USA® stage.
Hashtag for voting: #AlexandraM
Kaitlyn Smith is 26-years-old from Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Kaitlyn is proud to be the first person in her family to graduate college. She works in a male-dominated field as a urological medical device representative. When she isn’t training surgeons on the latest OR technology, Kaitlyn enjoys teaching dance classes. Also an actress, her dream is to use performance to shift our culture towards greater equality for women.
Hashtag for voting: #KaitlynS
Ivana Thomas is 22-years-old from Durham, North Carolina. Ivana is a recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship of the East and was previously the captain of her school’s debate team. She has traveled extensively to teach students who are refugees from Somalia, Iraq, and Syria, among other nations.
Hashtag for voting: #IvanaT
Yvonne Vega is 25-years-old from New Braunfels, Texas. Yvonne wants to help influence others to become the best version of themselves. She feels her curves are what make her beautiful and hopes to show people that you can do anything you set your mind to, no matter what the preconceived limits may be.
Hashtag for voting: #YvonneV
Molly Vierhile is 23-years-old from San Francisco, California. Molly loves to explore the world and has traveled to nearly 30 countries. After battling anorexia in college, she currently works in a research lab at Stanford University studying this complex disorder. Through her research and working with teenagers who struggle with the illness, she is able to give back in a bigger way.
Hashtag for voting: #MollyV
Catherine Williams is 24-years-old from San Antonio, Texas. Catherine currently serves in the United States Army. She is a first generation college student and Division I athlete. She is a fighter who challenges herself every day and says the most important decision she has made in her life was when she swore to protect our country and the constitution of the United States.
Hashtag for voting: #CatherineW
For full bios and photos on the top 10 #FindingMiss52 finalists, please visit FindingMiss52.missusa.com.
About The Miss Universe Organization The Miss Universe Organization (MUO), a WME | IMG company, creates and advances opportunities for women around the world through its network of relationships across entertainment, fashion and philanthropy. MUO encourages every woman to challenge herself, find her unique voice, and embody the organization’s mission of being Confidently Beautiful. The 10,000 women who participate in Miss Universe programs annually inspire others to pursue their personal and professional goals while making an impact in their communities. The MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® competitions provide contestants and titleholders an international platform through dedicated partnerships with global charities, sponsors, and brands. For more information, and to learn more about The Miss Universe Organization’s official global causes, please visit: www.missuniverse.com.
About IMG  IMG is a global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, operating in more than 25 countries. The company represents and manages some of the world’s greatest sports figures and fashion icons; stages hundreds of live events and branded entertainment experiences annually; and is one of the largest independent producers and distributors of sports media. IMG also specializes in sports training; league development; and marketing, media and licensing for brands, sports organizations and collegiate institutions. In 2014, IMG was acquired by WME, a leading global entertainment agency.
About Fox Broadcasting Company Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX), a unit of 21st Century Fox, is home to some of the highest-rated and most acclaimed series on television, including EMPIRE, GOTHAM, THE X-FILES, THE LAST MAN ON EARTH, SCREAM QUEENS, ROSEWOOD, AMERICAN IDOL, NEW GIRL, BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, GRANDFATHERED, THE GRINDER, BOB’S BURGERS, THE SIMPSONS, FAMILY GUY, LUCIFER and SLEEPY HOLLOW. FOX airs 15 hours of primetime programming a week, as well as major sports and Sunday morning news. Through the FOX NOW app, FOX viewers can watch full episodes of their favorite FOX shows on a variety of digital platforms, while enjoying enhanced interactive and social capabilities around those shows. Download the FOX NOW app at www.fox.com/foxnow. “Like” FOX on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FOXTV and follow the network on Twitter @FOXTV. For additional information about FOX, please visit www.fox.com.
