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Lissa McKinney was Miss Alaska USA 2013

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Anchorage

Non-finalist 2012

A native of Anchorage, Lissa McKinney was crowned Miss Alaska USA on 1 December 2012 and represented Alaska at the Miss USA 2013 pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada. Before winning Miss AK USA she had been to 5 continents, advocating for health and education for those less fortunate in over 15 countries.

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20XX bio:

Melissa (Lissa) McKinney can be best described as being goal oriented. She has been to 5 continents, advocating for health and education for those less fortunate in over 15 countries. In South Sudan, she started a Children’s Home and Elementary School.

Lissa loves children and enjoys spending time with her family. She currently is the Marketing Coordinator for a local Insurance Brokerage Firm. As an experienced model, she hosts a fashion training event called “Fashion Boot Camp”, for models and industry leaders alike. Her biggest aspiration is to become a U.S. Ambassador and one day represent her country as Secretary of State. She is returning to school for International Law and Foreign Policy.

State pageant photos

The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are NAME’S state pageant photos.

Professional photos

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Candid & Appearance photos

From events straight after her crowning to her final appearances before she passes on her crown, here’s a look at all the appearances made during her reign, as well as other candid photos during her year.