Teresa Tafoya was crowned MRS. MICHIGAN AMERICA 2011 at a spectacular event held in Grandville Saturday night where she competed with women from across the state.
Teresa, a Flint resident, attended Mott Community College to study Applied Science and received her license as a Paramedic/EMT from Genesys EMS Education. She and her husband Casey have been married going on 2 years and have a son. Teresa’s philanthropic efforts are focused on a program called “Feeding the 5,000″ to eradicate hunger in America. In her spare time she enjoys hunting, fishing, cooking and family time.
At the state pageant Teresa competed for the title as Mrs. Flint and says being Mrs. Michigan will allow her to implement the program “Feeding the 5,000” into other communities in hopes to control the hunger crisis our economy faces. She feels it is her duty as a mother, a Christian and an advocate for the community. “
In addition to earning the title of Mrs. Michigan America 2011, she also received the Interview award, Evening Gown award, Swimsuit award, and a prize package valued at more than $22,000, including an expense paid trip to compete for the title of Mrs. America in April.
Now celebrating its 35th year in its modern format, the Mrs. America Pageant focuses the attention of the nation and the world on the versatility of the contemporary American married woman. Each of the 51 Mrs. America candidates earns the right to participate in the national event by winning her statewide competition. These state pageants are under the direction of Mrs. America State Directors, a network of respected and talented community and business leaders reflecting one of the finest and prestigious pageant systems in the world.
Mrs. Michigan America is available throughout the year to add elegance, prestige, excitement and publicity to events such as business openings, conventions, church and school functions, banquets, parades, civic functions and any other type of ceremony.
To book Teresa for your event or program, please contact the Mrs. Michigan America pageant from the website www.mrsmichiganamerica.com or contact the Executive State Director, Jody Bernhardt at 616.874.7741.
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