Miss Monroe County's Teen, Sienna Jackson

  For Sienna, service is more than a requirement — it is a way of life. Her Community Service Initiative, Volunteering To Make A Difference, is built on the belief that one act of kindness can inspire another and create a ripple effect throughout a community. Sienna has served in countless ways, from being a buddy to an athlete through Monroe County Special Olympics and helping provide weekly meal bundles to local families, to volunteering with Project Homeless Connect, Loaves & Fishes, God Works Family Soup Kitchen, and Night to Shine. She has also read to elementary students and serves as an American Red Cross Blood Donor Ambassador, helping at community blood drives. Through MAO, Sienna has found a platform to share her experiences and encourage others to discover how they, too, can make a difference. 

Sienna’s approach to #MissAmericaFit is anything but one-dimensional. A member of Jefferson High School’s Varsity Golf Team and a year-round Polynesian dancer, she stays active in ways that challenge both her body and her mind. During golf season, Sienna practices or competes five days a week, while her Polynesian dance training keeps her moving throughout the entire year. She also makes time for workouts at Planet Fitness, including their summer program for high school students. From building strength and endurance through dance to developing discipline on the golf course, Sienna knows that staying active helps her show up at her best — in the classroom, on the course, onstage, and in everyday life.  

 The stage is where Sienna gets to combine artistry, culture, athleticism, and storytelling. As a dancer with the Hoaloha Polynesian Dance Group, she performs Tahitian ‘Aparima and continues to expand her knowledge by learning authentic Hula Kahiko and ‘Auana, ‘Ori Tahiti Ote’a and ‘Aparima, Maori, Samoan, and Tongan dances. Her Miss America talent showcases her passion through a Tahitian ‘Aparima performance to “Ō 'Urataetae Iti E” by Mevina Liufau. For Sienna, dance is more than movement—it is a way to challenge herself, celebrate different cultures, and connect with an audience. Her love of performance extends beyond the stage as she also enjoys Broadway shows and music, making the performing arts a meaningful part of who she is.  

Sienna’s Miss America Opportunity journey has given her the chance to turn her passions for service, leadership, academics, and performance into opportunities that will help shape her future. Already a high-achieving student with a 3.922 GPA, National Honor Society membership, leadership roles at Jefferson High School, and a growing list of community and athletic accomplishments, Sienna has continued to make the most of every opportunity MAO provides. Her journey has also been financially rewarding, with more than $5,000 in Miss America Opportunity scholarships earned, helping support her dream of attending the University of Michigan and pursuing a career in dentistry or oral surgery. As she continues through MAO, Sienna is building more than a résumé—she is developing the confidence, leadership, and service mindset she hopes to carry with her long after her time in the program.