MISS ARIZONA 2026
Victoria Vredevoogd
Victoria Vredevoogd is a Juris Doctor candidate at Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law and a summa cum laude graduate of Grand Canyon University with a degree in marketing. Inspired by her own experience as a survivor, Victoria founded The Gender Violence Project, Arizona's first student-led legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing education, prevention, survivor resources, and access to justice. Through statewide partnerships, legislative advocacy, and campus leadership, her work has connected survivors with free legal resources, established Arizona's first Gender-Based Violence Awareness Day, and built an organization designed to serve future generations. A classically trained vocalist, Victoria is equally passionate about using her voice on stage and in the courtroom as she pursues her goal of becoming a criminal prosecutor.
MISS ARIZONA'S TEEN 2026
Ellie Duffin
Ellie Duffin is a rising senior at Highland High School, where she maintains a 4.4 GPA while balancing academics, leadership, and competitive dance. After losing her father to addiction at a young age, Ellie transformed her family's story into her community service initiative, From Struggle to Strength: Together We Heal, dedicating more than 2,100 volunteer hours each year and educating over 2,000 students on addiction prevention, healthy decision-making, and hope. A two-time UDA National Champion, dance instructor, and choreographer, Ellie is passionate about empowering young people to choose healthy futures through education, mentorship, and positive role models. She plans to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Brigham Young University before pursuing her dream of becoming a labor and delivery nurse.