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Kenzie Hansley is Miss North Carolina USA 2024

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Charlotte

1st runner-up 2023, Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2017, Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen 2015

Top 20 at Miss USA 2024

A native of Surf City who now lives in Charlotte, Kenzie Hansley was crowned Miss North Carolina USA 2024 on 15 June 2024 and represented North Carolina at the Miss USA 2024 pageant in Hollywood, California. Kenzie was Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2017 and won on her second try at the Miss title.

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Meet Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2024 Kaylee Stavlas

Kenzie's sister titleholder is Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2024 Kaylee Stavlas. Click here to visit Kaylee's profile and check out photos of their year together.
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Visit Kenzie's Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2017 profile

Before she was Miss North Carolina USA, Kenzie was Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2017. Head back into the archives to check out her Teen profile and all the photos from her Teen reign.
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Meet Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2024 Kaylee Stavlas

Kenzie's sister titleholder is Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2024 Kaylee Stavlas. Click here to visit Kaylee's profile and check out photos of their year together.
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Visit Kenzie's Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2017 profile

Before she was Miss North Carolina USA, Kenzie was Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2017. Head back into the archives to check out her Teen profile and all the photos from her Teen reign.
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2024 bio:

Kenzie Hansley, Miss North Carolina USA 2024, is a resident of Charlotte North Carolina. She is a Cum Laude graduate of High Point University with an undergraduate education in Broadcast Journalism and Business as well as The University of North Carolina at Wilmington where she received her Master’s Degree in Integrated Marketing Communications. She is paving the way in her workplace, taking the role as Chief Marketing Officer as the sole female employee within her company. Kenzie has a unique eye for brand identity and works diligently to unify communication elements across multiple platforms through her position as Chief Marketing Officer.
As a survivor of a sexual assault, Kenzie ignited her series Women on Fire and Girls on Fire where she is able to host Self-Defense classes and provide resources for women. She finds confidence in knowing she is creating a safer future for women. Providing both preventative and survivor classes for Middle School aged students and up. Teaching the importance of protecting your space.
Mentorship is what Kenzie hopes to focus on the most during her year. Showing others how impactful pageantry has been in her life. Building up young women and expanding her Self-Defense Series Women on Fire. She plans on being the example of showing resilience in fearlessly chasing your dreams.
Kenzie enjoys spending time with her friend group in the city, exploring farmers markets, and walking trails with her dog. Making sure to always take a moment to appreciate those around her.

Miss USA pageant photos

The Miss USA pageant is once-in-a-lifetime event few get to experience. Here are Kenzie’s official Miss USA photos.

State pageant photos

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

Professional photos

Lights, camera, action!  Professional photoshoots are one of the perks that comes from winning a title.

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 Kenzie has made during her reign, as well as other candid photos during her year.

Previous pageant photos

Kenzie was Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen 2015 and Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2017.  She competed in the Miss pageant for the first time last year, finishing first runner-up to Jordyn McKey at Miss North Carolina USA 2023.

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