Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava has announced that she will forgo her crown, just two days after Miss USA Noelia Voigt made the announcement She would also resign from her post.
Srivastava shared her decision in detail Instagram post On Wednesday he wrote: “After careful consideration, I have decided to resign because I realize that my personal values are no longer fully aligned with the direction of the organization.”
The 17-year-old, who represented New Jersey at the national competition, shared that she was honored to receive the top honor as a first-generation Mexican-Indian American and wrote that she wants to continue to advocate for education and acceptance spread the message of her multilingual children’s book, The White Jaguar.
“This work has always been my TRUE goal,” she wrote in part. “Ultimately, I am so lucky to have had the privilege of this experience, but if this is just one chapter, I know the story of my life will be truly incredible.”
“Most importantly, I thank those who have supported me because of who I am and always have been, not because of who I have become at the moment,” she concluded.
Earlier this week, Voigt, who won the Miss USA crown as Miss Utah, made the announcement She would also resign of their contribution to prioritizing their mental health.
“In life, I really appreciate the importance of making decisions that feel best for you and your mental health. As individuals, we grow by experiencing different things in life that lead us to learn more about ourselves,” she wrote in a lengthy statement.
“I could never have imagined the journey my childhood dream would take me on,” Voigt continued. “Continuous and consistent hard work and dedication have gotten me to where I am today and I hope that the last seven years of competing and sharing my journey with all of you inspires you to never let your dreams slip to give up.” whatever they may be.
Voigt – the first Venezuelan-American to win Miss USA – represented the United States in the Miss Universe 2023 pageant last November, finishing in the top 20.
“Deep down, I know this is just the beginning of a new chapter for me, and I hope to continue to inspire others to stand firm, to prioritize your mental health, to use your voice to advocate for yourself and others and never to be.” “I’m afraid of what the future holds, even if it feels uncertain,” she concluded.
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