1st runner-up 2024
A native of North Franklin, Daviana Plaza was crowned Miss Connecticut Teen USA in January 2025 and will represent Connecticut at the Miss Teen USA 2025 pageant. From a young age, Daviana has been passionate about community service, leading to the development of her platform “Serving The Plate”- combating homelessness and food insecurity. Through this initiative, Daviana has donated school supplies, volunteered at soup kitchens, and created “Socktober”.
Miss Connecticut Teen USA 2025 Daviana Plaza, is an 18-year-old healthcare professional working as a patient care technician while pursuing a degree and certification in sonography. From a young age, she has been passionate about community service, leading to the development of her platform “Serving The Plate”- combating homelessness and food insecurity. Through this initiative, Daviana has donated school supplies, volunteered at soup kitchens, and created “Socktober”. Her resilience, built through personal challenges, has made her stronger, more confident, and compassionate, inspiring young girls to embrace their own confidence. A model and “Top Model Of The Year” award recipient, Daviana has also walked in New York Fashion Week. Outside of her advocacy and career, she enjoys family karaoke nights and baking. She is excited for her year and looks forward to making an impact statewide!
— from the Miss Connecticut USA website
The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Daviana’s state pageant photos.
Lights, camera, action! Professional photoshoots are one of the perks that comes from winning a title.
Before winning the 2025 title, Daviana placed first runner-up to Ava Celentano at Miss Connecticut Teen USA 2024.
