Miss District of Columbia

Katie Wadman | Miss DC 2025

Education: B.A. Psychology and Journalism - University of Iowa
Community Service Initiative: Coffee and Conversation: Unifying the United States of America
Talent: Jazz Dance Routine

Born to an immigrant mother, Katie Wadman was raised in the Midwest, became a reporter in Iowa, and later moved to Washington, D.C., where she serves as Deputy Press Secretary in the U.S. Senate. She holds degrees in psychology and journalism and has earned eight state dance titles and national recognition. Her initiative, Coffee and Conversation: Unifying the United States of America, promotes civil dialogue across political divides, especially among young voters. A dedicated runner and dancer, she recently completed the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run. Katie aspires to run a marathon, serve as White House Press Secretary, and become Miss America.

Former Miss District of Columbias

Katie Ann Powell | Miss DC 2024

Education: B.A. Public Relations/Advertising/Applied Communication - BYU
Community Service Initiative: Preparing Women for Financial Success
Talent: Harp

Jude Maboné | Miss DC 2023

Katie Ann Powell | Miss DC 2024

Education: B.A. International Studies - American University
Community Service Initiative: Check Your Heart
Talent: Opera - Vocal

Alivia Roberts | Miss DC 2022

Katie Ann Powell | Miss DC 2024

Alivia Roberts | Miss DC 2022

Education: B.A. in Communications - Mississippi State University; Master of Public Administration - The George Washington University
Platform: The D.R.E.A.M. Impact
Talent: Ballet Dance

Andolyn Medina | Miss DC 2021

Alivia Roberts | Miss DC 2022

Education: The George Washington University
Platform: Demand an End: Stop Child Exploitation & Human Trafficking
Talent: Operatic Vocal

Katelynne Cox | Miss DC 2019

Andolyn Medina | Miss DC 2021

Allison Farris | Miss DC 2018

Education: University of Missouri (BA)
Platform: Silence Is Not Compliance
Talent: Vocalists: "Somebody To Love"

Allison Farris | Miss DC 2018

Andolyn Medina | Miss DC 2021

Allison Farris | Miss DC 2018

Education: The University of Alabama (BA) (MA)
Platform: "Women in Technology: Developing Futures"
Talent: Classical Piano, "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6" by Franz Liszt

Briana Kinsey | Miss DC 2017

Cierra Jackson | Miss DC 2016

Education: The University of Alabama (B.A.); American University
Talent: Vocal, Born For This
Platform: Daring to Defeat Diabetes

Cierra Jackson | Miss DC 2016

Education: Spelman College
Talent: Vocal, Alabaster Box
Platform: Behind the Frontline

Haely Jardas | Miss DC 2015

Cierra Jackson | Miss DC 2016

Haely Jardas | Miss DC 2015

Education: American University
Talent: Vocal, Blank Space by Taylor Swift
Platform: Mental Health Matters

Teresa Davis | Miss DC 2014

Bindhu Pamarthi | Miss DC 2013

Haely Jardas | Miss DC 2015

Education: The University of Georgia
Talent: Piano
Platform: Five Star Families: A Salute To Our Military and Their Families

Bindhu Pamarthi | Miss DC 2013

Education: Georgetown University
Talent: Bollywood Dance – Stereo Love
Platform: Tolerance Upside-down: Intolerance for Blind Consumerism

Allyn Rose | Miss DC 2012

Bindhu Pamarthi | Miss DC 2013

Education: B.A. in Government and Politics; Legal Philosophy - University of Maryland, College Park, MD; M.S. International Business Law - University of Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
Talent: Artistic Roller Skating – Beat It! – Michael Jackson
Platform: Breast Cancer Prevention – "Planning a Marathon, Running a Sprint"