Inspiring young people to develop their passions and explore opportunities authentic to them.
Hi, I'm Grayson.
When I was a baby, I had meningitis, and the doctors told my parents I might never walk. I clearly had other plans—I was dancing as soon as I could move my little feet. Dance became my world, from school pom to competitive contemporary, and it taught me that real confidence is something you grow into by showing up for yourself and your goals over and over again.
I also grew up obsessed with all things glam! I was that little girl glued to Toddlers & Tiaras and Kim of Queens, fully convinced that sequins and hairspray could fix anything. For years, I poured my heart into dance, and as I grew, I started dreaming about taking my love of performing to the next level. I admired friends in pageants, and eventually, I wanted that experience for myself. At 16, I finally stepped onto the stage—late by pageant standards, but exactly the right time for me.
Now, at 17, I’m chasing my pageant dreams, planning for a future in cosmetology, and sharing my journey to inspire other young people to embrace who they are. My story so far is proof that a little courage, a little sparkle, and a lot of heart can take you exactly where you want to go!
Confidence isn’t instant—it’s something you build.
My Mission
To inspire young people to develop their passions and explore opportunities authentic to them.
My Vision
I envision a future where I’m seen as a confident and creative leader to young women — building a successful cosmetology business, competing on the Miss America stage, and inspiring others to embrace their own journeys of self-discovery.
My Values
Patience + Diligence = Confidence
This isn’t girl math—it’s a fact of life I learned early on. I’ve turned patience and diligence into confidence through my years of dance, and now it’s my winning formula for anything I want to succeed in.
Create to Connect
Sharing my creative passions has opened the door to some of my best relationships and so many super fun experiences. I like to think of creativity as my passport to exciting new connections and opportunities! ā
Exercise your Empathy
The old saying goes, "Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes if you really want to understand them". I say - perfect! I love shoes, I love people, and a walk sounds like a perfect time to chat!
Gloss and Grit
No one ever said hard work comes with a dress code. Whether I’m on the pageant stage or rolling up my sleeves to serve my community, I bring the same energy: grit, grace, and an outfit to match.
Community Service Initiative
What defines success? Making a lot of money? Gaining a huge Instagram following?
Living a picture-perfect life? I don't have all the answers. But through my high school experience I've learned that success is often defined for young people as: graduating at the top of our class and enrolling in a four-year college. I think this should be redefined!
As someone who values hands-on learning and deeply believes in the dignity of work,I am dedicated to making sure every student knows that college is a path, but not the only path. Trade schools started in 1917 to help reduce unemployment and help boost wages. By 2030, millions of skilled workers will be needed, and trade school graduates can directly step into stable, high-demand, and often high-paying jobs, without overwhelming student debt.
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Ever since I was little, I've dreamed of becoming a hairstylist. There has always been something magical to me about a fresh haircut or a new style and how it could transform how someone felt about themselves. That dream never faded and it's grown into a passion for helping others feel confident and beautiful in their own skin.
My mission is simple - promote the value of trade schools by raising awareness, break existing stigmas, and empower students to explore skilled trades as a strong alternative PATH to the traditional educational route. Success redefined!
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