Emanii is a 22-year-old senior at Valdosta State University where she is studying Communications with an emphasis in intercultural organization. She comes from a caring and loving family who she believes has shaped her into the successful young woman she is today. Since winning her title of Miss Georgia USA, she has partnered with USO, Chick-Fil-A as well as working on her own program Modern Enlightenment. The M.E. project advocates the importance of education and encourages students to participate in the arts and extracurricular activities to develop self-identity and key skills for academic success. Emanii also has a passion for building confidence in young women, and creating a movement for more women leaders. Her favorite quote by Henry Ford is, “If you believe you can or you can’t you’re right."

Sydney, 21, is a graduate of the University of Idaho. She majored in Clothing, Textiles and Design with an emphasis in Marketing. She feels fortunate to have been adopted at a young age into a loving family that instilled in her compassionate virtues and a strong work ethic. She has modeled for many years and continues to model today. Sydney is very passionate about helping to give back to her community and helping out the younger generations. Sydney has used the Miss Idaho USA platform to support and publicize adoption advocacy initiatives. She has also been able to advocate for Miss USA's platform of breast and ovarian cancer. Mahatma Gandhi encouraged us to "be the change you wish to see in the world." Sydney aims to do exactly that.

Zena Malak is a first-generation American currently living in Chicago, Illinois. She is three-quarters Lebanese and one-quarter Egyptian, and while she has traveled to Lebanon enough to be fluent in Arabic, she hopes to someday visit her relatives in Egypt as well. She recently graduated from DePaul University with a degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship, and worked two jobs at the same time. Zena hopes to earn an MBA and become a successful entrepreneur and a role model to young women striving to achieve their goals in the business world. Zena is a self-proclaimed "cat lady" and loves all animals, but especially elephants - she even "adopted" one named Misty! She loves the diversity and culture of Chicago - and especially loves indulging in Chicago style deep-dish pizza. After watching her cousin compete for Miss Illinois Teen USA when she was 11, Zena dreamed of becoming the role model and spokeswoman that is Miss USA.

Victoria Wiggins is daughter of an Army Master Sergeant, Jeffrey Wiggins and a nurse Ellaleilani Wiggins who taught her discipline and being sympathetic and aligning herself with many charities that include Warriors For Ross, Dads Care 2, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. She is a strong advocate for positive self-esteem and perseverance when going after your goals. She graduated from Lindenwood University with a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management and has plans to own her own boutique. Victoria currently works as a fashion merchandiser and has viewed fashion shows from the audience and the stage, where she has been a runway model for 10 years. Victoria stays fit by running, a long standing passion of hers. Victoria is a sucker for animals, rescuing birds, turtles, cats and dogs. These days Victoria is a “mommy” to two turtles, a cat, and a Chihuahua named Sarge.

Kyle Hornback is a sophomore at the University of Louisville where she majors in Political Science and minors in Spanish and Philosophy. She plans to attend law school after graduating and later becoming a criminal attorney and eventually a circuit court judge. Kyle was elected by the student body to serve as a senator in Student Government at UofL. She is very close with her family and has two older brothers and a little sister. When she was 9-years-old, her oldest brother Zack was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury. After watching him struggle to get his life back, she partnered with the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky where she advocates for brain injury awareness and prevention. She loves to interact with the families of those who are suffering from brain injuries and give them hope that miracles do happen. In her free time, Kyle loves to play with her Pyrador puppy, Luna and try new local restaurants. She is trained in jazz and ballet and loves to perform.

Maaliyah says her goal in life is to help others personally through participating in a variety of charity endeavors, in addition to one day accomplishing this goal professionally as a Psychologist. She is a board member of the Southwest Louisiana International Club, an organization which specializes in helping new citizens who have migrated to the area get acclimated with their new surroundings. The International Club helps new citizens find jobs, housing and even handles the paperwork for work and resident visas, permits and passports.

She is also passionate about the issue of safe and responsible driving, having lost both a close friend as well as a family member to drunk drivers. During her reign as Miss Louisiana USA, she has partnered with MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), as well as other charities to promote causes that are important to her and her state.

An avid traveler, Maaliyah enjoys visiting exotic locations such as Honduras and would like to visit Dubai one day.

Marisa is 22 years old from Standish, Maine and is the youngest of three. Marisa graduated high school in 2012 with over a 4.0 GPA. Marisa is expected to graduate cum laude from Stonehill College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Business. Marisa is not only an accomplished student, but athlete as well being a three sport collegiate athlete, having been on Stonehill College's soccer, lacrosse and cheering teams. Marisa is an avid angler, and has received international attention for her shark tagging efforts with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. Marisa loves to travel and has been to over ten countries and hopes to double that number within the coming years. In the spring of 2015 Marisa studied abroad at the prestigious Kings College London. While living in London she was afforded the opportunity to walk in a London Fashion Week event for Lagunta De Fancy. Marisa's other hobbies include singing opera and musical theater, hiking, boating and kayaking.