Semi-finalist 2012, 3rd runner-up 2011
A native of Livonia, Miss Michigan USA 2016 Susie Leica represented Michigan at the Miss USA 2016 pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada. Susie has a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Biology from Michigan State University. She is a first-generation American daughter of Polish Romanian immigrants and learned to speak three languages by age five.
Miss Michigan USA 2016 Susie Leica is a native Michigander, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Biology from Michigan State University. She is a first-generation American daughter of Polish Romanian immigrants. She learned to speak three languages by age five. Susie lived a fearless, adventurous youth; always exploring the world around her. You could always count on Susie in time of need. Her passion for helping others led her to become an OR Spine Specialist for a leading orthopedic medical device company. Ranking #1 in national training allowed Susie to become the first female state specialist for one of the most minimally invasive spine surgeries. She is a current fellow at an Innovation Institute working to address healthcare challenges through entrepreneurial approaches. Susie believes that the circumstance of one’s childhood does not have to define who the person becomes. She is determined to be a role model for young girls experiencing hardship. She describes herself as vivacious and dedicated.
The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Susie’s state pageant photos.
Lights, camera, action! Professional photoshoots are one of the perks that comes from winning a title.
There’s nothing better than watching a contestant progress from year to year! Here’s a look back at Susie’s previous pageant photos.
All beautiful things must come to an end, no matter how bittersweet. See Susie’s farewell walk and other candids from the weekend she crowned her successor Krista Ferguson as Miss Michigan USA 2017.