Miss Earth USA 2023 is Danielle Mullins of Kentucky, crowned on January 7 in Orlando. Mullins is a 25 year old makeup artist and fashion stylist with a degree in Public Relations from Eastern Kentucky University.
GET TO KNOW DANIELLE
Challenged with selecting a priority environmental platform, Danielle has been recognized as a Wands for Wildlife Ambassador. As Miss Earth USA, Danielle promotes several ways to engage her personally for education and awareness as well as offer ways for businesses and the general public to support the Wands for Wildlife initiative.
Wands for Wildlife started as a program at the Appalachian Wildlife Refuge center in North Carolina and rapidly grew into an organization with a global reach. The initiative began with a simple social media post asking for used mascara wands to help in wildlife rehabilitation. The first wands were received within days of the post and packages have continued to arrive since. Since 2020, Wands for Wildlife has been featured in Oprah Magazine, Good Housekeeping and People Magazine.
VISIT WANDS FOR WILDLIFE WEBSITE
Known as Beauties for a Cause®, Miss Earth® empowers women through community leadership, eco-tourism, and environmental education. Miss Earth is known as the planet’s most relevant beauty event, including nearly 100 countries each year attending international festivities, which will take place this year in Vietnam.
Recognized as a charitable organization with 501(C)(3) tax exempt status, the pageant’s nonprofit B4ACUSA Foundation provides scholarships and grants to participants. Each of the state delegates conducts home state environmental projects and brings awareness to local issues and organizations.
Danielle is partnering with beauty businesses and salons to implement wand donation boxes and develop plans to reduce beauty packaging waste.
Additionally, Danielle visits schools to engage students in the Wild Care program, offering hands-on exploration of tools and techniques. This engagement activity invites elementary age students to participate in hands-on activities to encourage reduced waste, recycling, caring for wildlife and planet Earth.
JOIN MISS EARTH USA'S W4W MISSION
Schools, teachers, events and businesses are invited to join Danielle's platform and learn ways Miss Earth USA can visit your location or coordinate a virtual activity during the upcoming year.
Visit missearthusa.com for additional program information, partnership opportunities and event details.
