Ashley Bickford, the reigning Miss Rhode Island, won the interview competition after being coached by me and a panel I assembled. As you can see when Chad posts the photo, she needed no help winning swim suit and gown competitions (and also won for talent). The Miss America competition is January 26th, and I think her chances are excellent. This is a wonderful woman, and may have just prompted a new direction in my career! (I was a judge in the competition the year prior, when she finished third.)
You can learn more about her and see additional photos here:
