Deshauna Barber - Miss District of Columbia USA 2016

DESHAUNA BARBER
MISS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA USA & MISS USA 2016

26 | WASHINGTON DC | SEMI-FINALIST 2015, SEMI-FINALIST MISS VA USA 2010
WINNER OF MISS USA 2016

Deshauna Barber is 26 years old and was born in Columbus, Georgia. Due to her father’s military career she relocated multiple times to states including North Carolina, Nebraska, Minnesota, Virginia and finally to Washington DC. After graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Management from Virginia State University, Deshauna moved to Washington DC where she is currently working as an IT Analyst for Department of Commerce. Deshauna also recently graduated with a Master’s of Science degree in Management Information Systems and Services from University of Maryland University College.

Being the daughter of a retired army master sergeant it is no shocker that Deshauna decided to join the army while attending her undergraduate university. She commissioned as a Quartermaster Officer in 2011 and is currently a Logistics commander for the 988th Quartermaster Detachment unit at Fort Meade, Maryland.

Deshauna loves to dance, hike and enjoy quality time with her family. She is a big reptile lover and owns a 4 year old Ball Python named “Sinaya”.

Deshauna has a passion to serve the men and women in the U.S. military, specifically focusing her platform on PTSD treatment for soldiers returning from deployments and suicide prevention in the armed forces. Deshauna has worked with numerous organizations such as CAUSE (Comfort for America’s Uniformed Services), USO, Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center volunteer program, Big Brother’s, Big Sister’s Mentorship Program, Henrico Mentorship program, Petersburg Feed The Homeless program and many more. Deshauna is very excited to represent the Nation’s Capital Miss USA and hopes to bring the crown home!

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