Maria Maldonado

Hometown: Lexington, KY

Education: University of Kentucky

Major(s): Political Science

Minor(s): Vocal Performance

Platform: Advocacy for Children with Learning Disabilities
For more information, please visit www.ldonline.org

Talent: Vocal

Miss Kentucky 2002




Swimsuit competition (Lifestyle and Fitness)

Talent competition (Artistic Impression)
Evening gown competition (Poise and Presence)

Scholastic Honors:

Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society

Dean's List

Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society

Fine Arts Music Scholarship for Vocal Performance

National Breeder's Cup Scholarship




Other Accomplishments:

Intern to Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, summer 2002

Emerging Leader Institute member, University of Kentucky

Kentucky Tourette Syndrome Board of Directors
For more information about Tourette Syndrome, please visit www.tourettesyndrome.net

Senator at Large, University of Kentucky Student Government Association

Vice President, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority