Junior Leadership Columbia visits Jefferson City

I had a great time exploring the capital with my Junior Leadership Columbia group. This is a wonderful program that I am proud to be a part of. We were introduced on the House Floor by Missouri delegation, visited with Supreme Court Judge Mary Rhodes Russell, discussed our community with our local delegation and met with State Auditor Nicole Galloway!

Children's Miracle Network Hospital Radiothon

I had a great day at the Children's Miracle Network Radiothon benefitting MU Women's and Children's Hospital! Call 1-866-970-4483 to donate! All proceeds stay local and any amount can make an impact! ‪#‎cmn‬ ‪#‎maot‬

Fun with Food and Fitness

I had an awesome time at Rock Bridge Elementary School today discussing eating healthy and working out! This week, I spoke with my first graders about the dairy food group and how that makes us have stronger bones and teeth! We also exercised while playing a game called "Milk Moves". It is so exciting to help teach these students about nutrition and healthy living.

IHOP Pancake Day

IHOP National Pancake Day is complete! I have enjoyed this day for the past four years as a title holder for the Miss America Organization. What a wonderful holiday to raise money and awareness for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! Customers were very pleased to hear that all of their donations will stay local... This is just one of the aspects of Children's Miracle Network that makes it so tremendous. I hope you were able to make it to IHOP to enjoy pancakes and make a difference! #nationalpancakeday #cmn #maot

Amazing Day at Miss Amazing!

What an AMAZING day spent at the Miss Amazing Pageant! I enjoyed making friends, celebrating inner beauty, and empowering women! My buddy, Jessica, performed flawlessly. She even made Miss Missouri McKensie Garber 's day! What a wonderful and special experience this was for everyone involved.

Busy Networking and Platform Day

Today was full of handshakes, networking, nutrition and exercise! I started off at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast and Columbia Business Showcase. I was privileged to learn from two amazing mentors, Brenna McDermott of Columbia Business Times and Gina Ridgway Long of Phoenix Home Care ! I even got to meet with the superintendent of Columbia Public Schools, Dr. Peter Stiepleman! Next, I headed to Rock Bridge Elementary School where three first grade classes completed their second of five lessons on nutrition and exercise with me! We learned about the vegetable food group today and played "Broccoli Says", to fit in with the theme. I led this game which meant lots of running in place, jumping jacks, and push-ups for the kids! I love the amazing opportunities I am provided with to help develop my professionalism and platform! ‪#‎maot‬ ‪#‎operationfitkids‬