Alexandria Parks

Kirkland USA

I'm currently a full time student at Bellevue College, soon transferring to further my education with a communication's degree. I'm a 21 year old, motivated, strong, people lover at heart. I strive to speak love and positivity into others; as well as put 100% into all that I do. When life throws me a curve ball I remember God loves the impossibles, and with that I can achieve anything. I also feel that I'm incredibly blessed to be given this opportunity & use it to impact the world we live in!

Alicia Gonzales

Tumwater USA

Alicia is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Barista & currently in school at the Salon Professional Academy to become a licensed Esthetician. By 30 years old, she will open her own successful Medical Spa. Alicia STRIVES for positivity, ambition & believes that life is meant to be abundant in all areas. She thanks God for blessing her with a phenomenal life. Watch out world, she's unstoppable...here she comes! "For I know the plans I have for YOU, declares the Lord, plans to PROSPER you & not harm you but give you a FUTURE & a hope." Jeremiah 29:11

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Amanda Mager

Gig Harbor USA

Mandi is a part time student at TCC but a full time role model to her four younger siblings. She's pursing her degree in Business of Hospitality & hopes to be an inter- national flight attendant in the near future. Her passion is to help others and travels around the world just to do so! She went to the Dominican Republic on a mission trip last year and is planning a trip to Mexico this year. Mandi, when not helping siblings with homework, at school or at the homeless shelter, works in a local coffee shop where she perfects her coffee art. Like a true Washingtonian...she sure loves her coffee!

Amberly Krist

Lacey USA

Amberly is a senior at George Fox University in Portland OR, majoring in Psychology. She will be graduating in April and plans to obtain her Masters in 2012. Her goal is to have her own practice, counseling teenagers struggling with depression and suicide. Amberly’s heart is to reach the youth of this generation, while giving hope and encouragement. Since her horrific car crash, she has realized that life is a gift, and believes in living fully, taking nothing for granted, while fulfilling her purpose & enjoying every moment each new day, because all things happen for a reason.“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 Thank you to all my sponsors, family and friends for all your support and love.

Bethany Cravalho

Wenatchee USA

I am Miss Wenatchee USA 2011! I am 25 years old and I graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in May 2009 with my BA in English. I am currently working as a Senior Teller at Bank of America, which allows me to interact with many people everyday and connect on a personal level. I hope to earn my Masters in Communications or Journalism here in the beautiful state of Washington in the near future! “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” C. S. Lewis

Cassandra Searles

Redmond USA

Cassandra is a senior at the University of Washington majoring in Business. She also works at Sterling Savings Bank in the Commercial Lending department. She is ambitious and hopes to one day join the FBI and use her business degree and banking experience to stop white collar crimes and help with counter terrorism efforts. “Thank you to my sponsor Donald Todd, with DMI Entegral Solutions Group. DMI Entegral is a turnkey provider of facility renovations with an emphasis on energy efficiency, comfort, and lean business practices. Thank you for all of your support!”

Christina Clarke

Snohomish County USA

I am a 22 year old optician completing an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree. Having struggled with feelings of being an outcast as a teenager, I am passionate about becoming the best role model I can be and am pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. I believe it's important for teenagers to celebrate their differences and it is my goal to help them love who they are!

Courtney Peebles

Vancouver USA