Courtney Pelot, newly crowned Miss Wisconsin, joined us on the show to talk about her journey to the Miss America pageant.
Pelot is from Manitowoc. She attends the University of Wisconsin-Madison; Bachelor of Arts, Communications Arts
Her platform issue includes Open Books, Open Opportunity: Promoting Literacy in Our Communities.
Pelot would like to obtain a degree in International or Intellectual Property and Technology Law, and become the White House Communications Director.
Leadership Roles: Fashion Editor of Moda Magazine; Victoria's Secret PINK campus representative; Led bullying initiative during bullying prevention month with Teen Vogue magazine and Mean Stinks; Intern Queen campus ambassador; Director of Madison Museum of Contemporary Art's annual Holiday Art Fair Fashion Show
Accomplishments: Featured as Teen Vogue's "It Girl" of the week; Featured as a role model and leader on Girls' Life magazine's website; Selected to work on editorial and digital marketing brand campaigns for Clinique, American Eagle, Cricket Wireless, PINK, Palmers, Sephora and Old Navy; Interned in New York City last summer
Employment: Social Media Intern, Writing and Editorial Intern for CollegeFashionista; Resume Tutor; Director of Social Media and Communications for X-Factor Elite Wrestling
From Courtney Pelot:
“I am passionate about Scholarship, Service, Success and Style. These four points of the Miss America crown have allowed me the opportunity to learn and grow while continuing my education, serving my community and attaining public speaking skills and confidence that will help me succeed in and out of pageantry.
What social issue, other than your platform, will have the greatest impact on your generation and why? Obesity has had an impact on my generation. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly one third of Americans are obese, partly because Americans are less active and eat more processed, unhealthy foods than prior generations. An emphasis must be placed on living a well-rounded healthy lifestyle, including eating nutritious foods, maintaining an active lifestyle and getting enough rest.”
