Alysa
Bainbridge

I describe myself as a human connector. There's nothing I love more than meeting and building relationships with people. My greatest passion is connecting people, inspiring them, and bringing joy through storytelling. 

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I was born and raised in Berks County, PA. With a B.A. in Communication Studies from Saint Joseph's University and an M.S. in Leadership from Cabrini University, I have professional experience as a television news reporter, host, speaker, and spokesperson. Highlights of my career include working as an on-camera host and spokesperson at Classic Auto Mall in Morgantown, PA, emceeing the Mummers Fancy Brigades on New Year's Day in Philadelphia, hosting USA Today Network's "Best Of" Awards across Pennsylvania, and being interviewed on Sirius XM radio. 

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I've worn a shiny hat most of my life. Topping off a decade of involvement in the Miss America Organization, I served as Miss Pennsylvania 2022, making public appearances and fulfilling speaking engagements across the commonwealth. I also fulfilled my lifelong dream of representing my home state at the 2023 Miss America Competition. Prior to that, I served my favorite city as Miss Philadelphia 2019 and 2020, as well held the title of Miss Pennsylvania's Outstanding Teen 2016. I'm still involved in the pageant world as a coach, working with women to build the confidence and skills they need to achieve their pageant goals. 

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I am also a passionate mental health and recovery advocate, and founded a nonprofit organization, Tyler's Triumph, in memory of my late brother, Tyler, who lost his life to opioid addiction. Tyler's Triumph provides mental health and anti-stigma education to the community and support to people in recovery. I created "The More Than Program" as a means of providing that education and empowerment to people of all ages. Check out my speaking page to learn more!

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