2nd runner-up Miss Connecticut USA 2024
Top 10 Miss New York USA 2020
Semi-finalist Miss New York Teen USA 2018
Semi-finalist Miss New York Teen USA 2017
Jenna Hofmann was crowned Miss Connecticut USA in January 2025 and will represent Connecticut at the Miss USA 2025 pageant in Reno, Nevada. A native of Long Island who now lives in Branford, Jenna graduated from college a year early and now works as a real estate agent.
Miss Connecticut USA 2025 Jenna Hofmann, 23, is a real estate agent at Compass, the number one brokerage in the country. She graduated one year early from Sacred Heart University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications specializing in Public Relations and Advertising. After suffering from anxiety and losing her close friend to suicide, Jenna is now dedicated to turning her pain into purpose. As a leader within Girls Inc., a nationwide organization that inspires young women to be strong, smart, and bold leaders, she hopes to reduce the statistics and stigma surrounding mental health in young women. She is excited for the year ahead as Miss Connecticut USA, where she aims to inspire and support others through her advocacy and dedication. Jenna also finds joy in cooking authentic Puerto Rican food, working out, golfing, skiing, and spending time with her family and friends.
— from the Miss Connecticut USA website
The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Jenna’s state pageant photos.
Lights, camera, action! Professional photoshoots are one of the perks that comes from winning a title.
Jenna started competing as a Teen, making the semi-finals at Miss New York Teen USA 2017 and 2018. She competed in Miss for the first time at Miss New York USA 2022 and placed second runner-up to Shavana Clarke at Miss Connecticut USA 2024 before winning the 2025 title.
