Miss Virginia Teen USA 2018, Non-finalist 2017
A native of Centreville, Himanvi Panidepu was crowned Miss Virginia USA on 23 June 2024 and represented Virginia at the Miss USA 2024 pageant in Hollywood, California. Himanvi is a graduate of Virginia Tech and works in Cybersecurity.
Miss Virginia USA 2024 Himanvi Panidepu is a Cum Laude, dual degree and minor graduate from Virginia Tech. As an athlete, artist, advocate, and model, she is also a trailblazer in cybersecurity and a proud Indian American, exemplifying the power of breaking barriers and embracing diverse talents. Her remarkable journey began with a challenge: navigating an industry where women are vastly underrepresented. Undeterred, she turned this challenge into a catalyst for change, leading initiatives like her company’s Women in Tech program and founding her initiative, STEMpowered Leaders. Her initiative is aimed to inspire and mentor the next generation to explore their passions and shape their futures in STEM fields by fostering mentorship programs and workshops in collaboration with various nonprofits throughout the state. As the first Indian American to win the Miss Virginia USA and Miss Virginia Teen USA titles, she has used her platform for advocacy and community engagement, proving that it’s possible to honor one’s heritage while forging new paths. With a deep connection to her cultural heritage, she has dedicated 15 years to mastering Indian classical singing and dance, celebrating her roots and sharing her art with others. She hopes to continue shaping a community where everyone feels encouraged to follow their passions without being held back by stereotypes, a place where being true to oneself is celebrated, and all dreams are given the opportunity to grow and succeed. Through authenticity and integrity she is ready to serve as a face for the organization and make history as the first Indian American to be Miss USA.
The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Himanvi’s state pageant photos.
Lights, camera, action! Professional photoshoots are one of the perks that comes from winning a title.
Himanvi won Miss Virginia Teen USA 2018 on her second attempt, after finishing as a non-finalist in the 2017 pageant. In October 2023 she competed at Miss Dallas (a preliminary for Miss Texas USA), finishing as a runner-up to Aarieanna Ware who won Miss Texas USA the same weekend Himanvi won Miss Virginia USA.
