MISS INDIANA TEEN USA 2024
Aleah Dean, Miss Southern Indiana Teen USA, was crowned Miss Indiana Teen USA 2024 on June 8, 2024, at the Schrott Center for the Arts on Butler University's campus. After placing 4th runner-up in 2022 and first runner-up in 2023, Aleah secured the title on her third attempt. She excelled by placing first in the overall interview, activewear, and evening gown competitions. Additionally, she was a finalist for Miss Photogenic and was honored as the Local Teen USA Titleholder of the Year.
SCHOOL
She is a Senior at Austin High School. She has been a member of the Show Choir and Varsity Cheer Team. Her future goals include: performing on Broadway and having an executive role at a Non-Profit Organization.
ALEAH DEAN
Aleah Dean is a White House Presidential Service Honoree and the founder of "Dare To Be You," a movement encouraging people to embrace their uniqueness. She serves as an Ambassador for The Dream Academy and works with Best Buddies and Special Olympics to promote inclusivity and combat bullying. An aspiring author, Aleah aims to share her adoption story to demonstrate the power of authenticity and resilience.
LIFE AS MISS INDIANA USA
Aleah partners with local Girls Inc. chapters to inspire youth and hosts "Authentically Unleashed," showcasing stories of struggle and triumph to remind viewers they can overcome any challenge.
MISS TEEN USA
Stephanie, Miss Indiana USA 2024, made history at the MISS USA 2024 Pageant by becoming the first and only mother to compete at the national level following the lifting of restrictions by the Miss Universe Organization. Representing the Hoosier State, she competed at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on August 4, 2024, as part of the first group allowed to participate regardless of marital status, children, or age.
HONORS
JAG INDIANA honored Aleah as the State’s Student of the Month. Her #JAGIndiana Specialist, Mr. Hester, had this to say about her:
"Aleah has been successful because of hard work and not by luck. She is not afraid to put in the work and because of that she has found great success and will continue to do so. So very proud of all of her accomplishments and community service work!" @jag.national