As I begin my year as Miss Virginia Volunteer, I am excited to advocate for emotional and life skills education through my S.E.R.V.E. initiative, Teach Next Gen. I am also committed to strengthening our partnerships with DARE and AMTRAK while forging new connections with St. Jude’s and the Salvation Army. As Miss Virginia Volunteer, I strive to promote these initiatives, engage with the community, and empower others. In my life so far, I’ve led impactful events like the Shine Your Light National Conference, served as a BRAVE National Ambassador, and self-published a children’s book. I am both honored and thrilled by this opportunity and am eager to embrace the year ahead, making the most of every moment!

Haleigh and the Miss Virginia Volunteer Organization are partnering with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office to present a new educational program that’s focused on empowering students to make good decisions at home, around friends, and after school. D.A.R.E to Empower teaches children how to define, assess, respond, and evaluate situations so they can overcome peer pressure and achieve their goals and dreams.