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Meet our Judges from last year!
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Atlanta, GA - A Global Account Manager for Qwest Communications, Leslie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Mississippi State University. She is an avid tennis player who also follows golf and SEC sports. Leslie has been involved with pageants for numerous years competing, producing and judging. While once a runner up to Miss Mississippi USA title, she has produced Miss USA state pageants in the states of Mississippi and Arkansas. Leslie has judged several Miss USA state pageants around the country. |
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Andover, MA - A lawyer and avid sports fan, A.J. DeFusco graduated from the University of New Hampshire with degrees in Communications and Economics, then received his Law degree from the Suffolk University School of Law. When not practicing law in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, A.J enjoys traveling the nation following his favorite teams, both professional and collegiate. And, ranking high on his list of “sports” that he is passionate about is pageantry. He has judged more than 50 MISS USA State Pageants around the country and has seen many of his choices make the “Top 10” at the national. West Virginia marks the 30th state he has judged in. |
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Pittsburgh, PA –A graduate of Duquesne University with a bachelor degree in Health Management Systems, Tanya is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh. Her passion for healthcare has led her to be very active in organizations such as the American Heart Association and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Tanya was crowned Miss Pennsylvania USA 2006 and still uses her experiences to help empower the lives of women and change the lives of others. She was honored to be named one of “Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest of 2006,” and now serves on the advisory board for Pittsburgh’s International Academy of Design and Technology. Tanya has been featured in many publications and currently models for clients such as Royal Appliances, Transition Lenses, and American Eagle Outfitters. She enjoys traveling, dining, fashion, and spending time with loved ones. |
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Cincinnati, OH - Aisha is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and an Associate’s degree in Pre-business Administration. No stranger to pageantry, she won the title of Miss Ohio USA 2005 and competed in the 2005 Miss USA pageant that was aired live on NBC. Currently working as a commercial, runway, print, in-store, and cover model, as well as a runway instructor, Aisha has modeled for various designers and stores including Dennis Basso, Badgley Mischka, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Aisha’s most recent works include hosting a television show. |
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York, PA - Jon and his wife Beth currently own Renaissance Bridals, where they have proven to be leaders in the bridal and formalwear business for seventeen years. Well respected in the pageant industry, he has judged numerous state and local pageants in the northeast. A graduate of Penn State University, where he has received his degree in Advertising, Jon is committed to his church where he actively participates in his praise team and music ministry. He also enjoys sitting on the local committee for The Heart Ball, one of the city’s largest fundraising events of the year. His proudest accomplishments are his three children Madeline, Lillia and Hudson. |
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Zanesville, OH - Vicki earned a Bachelors degree in Speech/Public Communications and Radio/TV Broadcasting and a Masters Degree in Adult Education and Administration, all from Ashland University. She and her husband own LeVeck Entertainment and Productions through which they provide entertainment and production needs – from creating radio spots and jingles to managing talent and producing/directing musical events. Vicki has produced and directed official preliminaries to the Miss America Scholarship Organization and is currently the Executive Director of the Miss Southeastern Ohio Scholarship Program. Vicki is the Executive Director of the Muskingum County Convention Facilities Authority. |
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Atlanta, GA - Alex has celebrated a career in international sales and marketing with Fortune 500 companies including Pioneer Electronics, Apple Computer, Monster Cable and the Home Depot. He is currently a National Manager for Chep Pallet Pooling Systems. His extensive corporate experience includes numerous product launches in Latin America and online marketing, ranging from live news programming broadcasts on the internet to specialized product web sites for partners such as Amazon.com. He has also enjoyed the world of pageantry, having served as a judge in the past. A native of Miami and an honors graduate of Florida International University, Alex is the father of two teenagers. |
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