Meredith Winnefeld

Miss Colorado 2017

Age: 23

Hometown: Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Platform Issue: The Eyes Have It: Focusing Our Vision on the Future

Talent: Dance Twirl

College Major: Communications

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master’s degree in Sports Business Management.

Secret Wish or Dream: To twirl at another Super Bowl, this time the Denver Broncos will win!

My Defining Moment: Winning my 1st National Championship in baton when I was 11. It made me realize that despite my vision impairment, I could aspire to be the best and eventually be a collegiate feature twirler.

Bio: Meredith’s journey began as a Miss Colorado Princess, which inspired and motivated her to compete successfully for Miss Colorado’s Outstanding Teen. The Miss America Organization has provided her with the most incredible examples of what young woman should aspire to be and the opportunity to discover and promote her own passion for community service. Being visually impaired since birth, Meredith has used her voice as a titleholder to educate, inform, and promote her platform of early intervention that can diagnose and prevent vision problems. She is proud to be a titleholder and to serve with purpose, gratitude, and an open heart.