40 under 40 – 2017 winners

Teresa Scanlan

Teresa Scanlan
Gering, Nebraska & Miss Nebraska 2010 and Miss America 2011.

Professional Public Speaker.

Teresa won the Miss America contest at age 17. Her beauty, intelligence and polished piano talents with her Croatian charm won the judge’s votes and the crown. This incredible accomplishment launched her speaking career and into a whirlwind tour of America and multiple volunteer and speaking opportunities.

Teresa remains an active Board member of the Youth Service of America and has aided orphanages in Haiti. She’s happily married and a proud mother of a beautiful son and plans to attend law school when finished with her college studies with a major in government. Teresa has been extremely active at Patrick Henry college and begin part of the Moot Court Team, College Chorale and Student Senate.

Please visit the Nebraska State Museum to see the Teresa Scanlan “Miss America” exhibit. Her grandparents, the Jelich family hail from the tiny island of Ilovnik near Mali Losinj. Her Croatian grandparents instilled in her, a real love of family, Croatia and for reaching for her dreams. Teresa has visited Croatia numerous times and is in awe of the beauty of the Adriatic Sea and all the seaside landscape. She was a guest speaker at the NFCA annual convention in 2013 and thrilled the attendees with her inspirational story and commitment to worthwhile causes. She is a member of ACAP. Teresa’s favorite motto’s include: “Beauty with a Purpose” and “True Confidence is to Let Go of your Fear of Failure”.

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