Miss Philadelphia 2009 - Ryann Richardson
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Miss Philadelphia 2009, Ryann Richardson, attended Philadelphia University where she majored in Fashion Industry Management. Ryann has been studying voice for seven years, and has received numerous honors in the academic and musical realm. In March 2009, she was selected as Miss Philadelphia 2009 and represented Greater Philadelphia at the 2009 Miss Pennsylvania Scholarship Pageant. Ryann's platform is "Raising Awareness of and Combating HIV/AIDS in Young People". Upon graduation, she hopes to work in Fashion & Lifestyle Public Relations.
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Miss Philadelphia 2008 - Brintha Vasagar
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Miss Philadelphia 2008, Brintha Vasagar, attended Georgetown University where she double majored in Biology and Psychology before continuing on to medical school, where she is currently in her third year. Brintha was a survivor of the 2004 tsunami which devastated South Asia, and she subsequently developed a strong interest in public health. She hopes to one day become Surgeon General of the United States.
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Miss Philadelphia 2007 - Kimberly Rogers
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Kimberly Rogers is a graduate of Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Biology. Kimberly currently works at TargetRx, a pharmaceutical information services and consulting company, where she manages and markets the company's core product and service offerings. In addition, Kimberly exercises her avid passion for dance by regularly taking classes and by choreographing competition routines for students at the Elite Dance Academy in Richboro, PA, where she trained competitively for 15 years. She is looking forward to going back to graduate business school in the fall of 2010, and she continues to remain involved with many of the charity organizations that greatly supported her efforts as Miss Philadelphia 2007.
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Miss Philadelphia 2006 - Mary Kaye Jacono Anthony
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Miss Philadelphia 2006, Mary Kaye Jacono Anthony, is a Graduate of Penn State University and the Villanova University School of Law. Upon graduation from Villanova, she received the prestigious Dorothy Day Award for Pro Bono Service. Currently, she is a healthcare attorney at White and Williams LLP in Philadelphia and a volunteer attorney representing abused and neglected children for the Support Center for Child Advocates. Mary Kaye also continues to study music and performs in theater productions throughout the region. Mary Kaye married the love of her life, David Anthony, on December 6, 2008.
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Miss Philadelphia 2005 - Ronica Licciardello
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After completing her year as Miss Philadelphia 2005, Ronica graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering. Using her Miss Philadelphia scholarship, she completed a Master of Science in Public Communication from Drexel University. Ronica now works in the field of communication as a professional speaker, consultant and university instructor. Traveling on behalf of Monster.com's "Making It Count" program she has spoken to high school and college students across the country about the importance of planning for college and career. Ronica has addressed over 15,000 people speaking on variety of topics and issues. Ronica LLC, her own communications consulting firm, believes effective communication is the foundation needed to build successful lives and careers. She offers training in interview, applications, executive coaching, and effective communication to make a positive, lasting impression. Ronica works as an adjunct faculty member of communication at Drexel University, Temple University and Rider University.
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Miss Philadelphia 2004, Sarah Elizabeth Dihmes
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Sarah is a graduate from Saint Joseph’s University Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She used her Miss Philadelphia academic scholarship towards the joint Masters and Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology at Alliant University in San Diego California. Finishing her 4th year of graduate school, Sarah specializes in Health Psychology, is certified in Biofeedback, is practicing clinically as a psychological assistant, and is completing her research dissertation on the Masculine Aspects of Caregiver Burden. As a student in the top 1% of her doctorate class, Sarah teaches doctoral level classes, hosts educational psychological panels, is a student mentor, and is an appointed interviewer for incoming doctorate applicants. Next year, Sarah will finish the last phase of her doctorate training at the elite University of Maryland Medical School and Baltimore Veterans Administration. Sarah is the National Student Representative for the American Psychological Association’s Society of Research of Men and Masculinity. She has received awards from the San Diego Psychological Association for her outstanding contributions and honored membership on several prestigious committees. She continues to publish and present at scientific conferences on mind-body research and gender issues. She is scheduled to complete her doctorate and become a psychologist in behavioral medicine and psychoneuroimmunology next year at age 26.
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Miss Philadelphia 2003 - Alicia Zumpino
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Alicia Zumpino, works as a full-time reporter and anchor for WFLA TV/News Channel 8 in Tampa, Florida. Alicia also served as the 2008 Host for the Tampa Bay Rays during their home games at Tropicana Field. Since arriving in the Sunshine State, Alicia has been an active volunteer with Moffitt Cancer Center, Lion's Eye Institute Foundation, and the Miss Florida Scholarship Program. As a senior business student at Temple University, Alicia was crowned Miss Philadelphia 2003 and her life forever changed. While speaking at an appearance that year, she was approached by WB 17 News Philadelphia to work at their station. Alicia pursued her Master of Science degree in Communications at Drexel University, using more than $16,000 in scholarships she earned as Miss Philadelphia. She graduated from Drexel in 2005 and since has worked on-air at WXPN and WMMR radio and NBC 10 News in Philadelphia. Facilitating her business, journalism, and public speaking experience, Alicia aspires to one day serve as a corporate/government spokesperson.
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Miss Philadelphia 2002 - Bethany Watson
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Bethany graduated from Drexel University in 2008 and is currently a Financial Advisor for Wachovia. As a result of the opportunities and contacts made during her year as Miss Philadelphia, Bethany worked as a television personality and in public relations. She married Damian Ostrowski in 2008, and resides in Northeast Philadelphia.
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Miss Philadelphia 2001 - Kira Delgado
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Kira is a 2002 summa cum laude graduate of West Chester University with a degree in elementary education. Kira moved back to the Philadelphia area in 2007 after spending some time in Chicago. Her new home was featured on the TLC show "Moving Up" with Doug Wilson. She is currently a VIP Host for Stone Park Entertaiment. Kira has done extensive traveling over the last three years, having been to Thailand, Australia and most recently, South America. The love of her life is her 2 year old black Pomeranian, Magnum.
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Miss Philadelphia 2000 - Kate Wilson Cohen
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Kate (Wilson) Cohen has been a proud member of the Miss Philadelphia Committee since 2003. After graduating summa cum laude with a BA in Music from Lebanon Valley College, Kate has been teaching voice for nearly a decade at the Community Conservatory of Music. Kate's blog "Philly Free Arts" connects individuals with free arts education and attendance opportunities. She lives in Penn Valley with her husband, Jonathan.
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Miss Philadelphia 1999 - Cristina Guzman
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Cristina Elena Guzman is the owner of "CEG Talent Management Agency," and the owner and Executive Director of "CEG Performing Arts Academy". She teaches both private and group vocal, acting, dancing, piano, video and music production, and modeling classes. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Temple University in August 2008, where she majored in broadcasting telecommunications and mass media with a minor in vocal music. She also has a certification in Non-Profit Management from LaSalle University. Cristina is continuing her education at LaSalle University to further her studies in Education and to eventually receive a Master’s degree in secondary education with a certification in Communications. Cristina is the proud mother of three year old Angelina Jolie Torres-Guzman. In 2006 Cristina received a planning grant for her non-profit charter school from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Her proposal was one of eight selected to receive the grant out of 42 applicants in State of Pennsylvania. She was recently deferred for a charter school approval from the Philadelphia School District for her CEG Charter High School for the Arts. She is a Real Estate investor and bought her first property at the age of 21 and now owns several properties in the Philadelphia area.
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Miss Philadelphia 1998 - Dr. Kiplee Bell
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Kiplee Bell is a graduate of the College of New Jersey and Drexel University's Hahnemann Medical College. She practices Emergency Medicine at Virtua Health System - Voorhees Division. She enjoys serving the community in this capacity and has been in practice for six years. She resides in Manayunk and continues to enjoy performing in local theater and film.
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Miss Philadelphia 1997 - Staci Clay-Lambros Futrick
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Staci Clay-Lambros Futrick is a graduate of Kutztown University with a BS in education and has obtained her Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Penn State University. She is currently pursuing her Board Certification to become a Behavior Analyst from Florida Institute of Technology and her Supervisory Certification in Special Education from Penn State University. A teacher for 11 years, Staci is currently employed by the Upper Merion Area School District as an Autistic Support and Verbal Behavior Teacher at Roberts Elementary Center in Wayne. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Miss Greater Berks County Scholarship Program as the Assistant Director and as pageant producer for the past five years. Staci resides in Wyomissing with her husband Michael and her two daughters Carly Miranda and Courtney Michele.
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Miss Philadelphia 1996 - Regina Drummond Hines
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Regina Drummond Hines currently resides in Lanham, Maryland. Regina is a 1994 graduate of the University of Virginia and a 1998 graduate of the Villanova University School of Law. She is a full time attorney for the United States Patent and Trademark Office where she specializes in practicing Trademark Law. She is married to Antonio Hines and is the mother of two beautiful daughters, Thierry and Tannah. In her spare time she enjoys dining out, traveling, shopping and spending quality time with family and friends.
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