Baylee Jensen, Miss Utah

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Balyee Jensen is no stranger to the pageant world. Her mother, Gretchen Polhemus, won Miss USA 1989 representing Texas. “I am the first daughter of a former Miss USA to compete for the same title,” she explained. “I feel so blessed to be raised by a single mother who is classy, independent, caring and strong. To many people’s surprise, I was not raised or ‘trained’ to do pageants, but rather to follow my ambitions and be true to myself. My mom taught me to work hard for my passions and be gracious.”

The 23-year-old is aiming to make a name for herself as the eldest of five children and recently graduated with honors as a communication studies major and dual minor in sociology and criminal justice. While Jensen hopes to work in marriage and family therapy, she has kept busy participating in the Children’s Justice Center. If she wins, Jensen aims to continue advocating for the rights of children in abusive situations.[lz_pagination]