Miss Rhode Island Teen USA 2002, top 10 at Miss Teen USA 2002
Biography
Alysha is a 2005 graduate of Woonsocket High School where she graduated with honors excelling in theatre arts, gymnastics, and cheerleading. From 2005-2006, she attended the University of Rhode Island. Alysha majored in Elementary Education and was a cheerleader for the university's football and basketball teams.
In spring of 2006, Alysha had the opportunity to audition for a professional cheerleading team. She was honored to be selected to the exclusive team of 24 women. Her career as a professional model and cheerleader provided her with several opportunities to travel the world and model for nationally recognized publications and a hands on opportunity to fulfill many unique roles. Alysha has been a leader, role model, ambassador, and volunteer. She has traveled around New England making appearances for charitable organizations as well as corporate events. She was also selected as one of six women to travel overseas on the OSG (Operation Seasons Greetings) tour to entertain and meet with U.S. military troops stationed in Germany, Turkey, England and Iraq.
In April of 2007, a remarkable opportunity surfaced allowing Alysha and her mother to fulfill a lifelong family dream of owning and operating an all-star cheerleading gym for inner-city youth. The gym which is family oriented caters to children and emphasizes the philosophy that one can achieve anything with a good attitude, hard work, determination and teamwork. Through fundraising, the tuition for the team members is defrayed allowing the members the chance to be a part of a competitive cheerleading team and experience the joy of competition at both the local and national levels. Since opening only two years ago, the gym has grown from two teams to six! Their ultimate goal would be to expand the gym to additional locations along the east coast. Alysha is also a financial consultant representative for Bank of America.
In her free time, Alysha enjoys singing, spending time with her family and dogs (Molly and Pom-Pom), and watching her brother play baseball.
Miss USA Photos
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With Amy Diaz (RI TUSA 01) - Amy & Alysha are the first back-to-back Teens to win back-to-back Miss titles!
Miss Teen USA 2002
State Headshot
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Swimsuit
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Video
Miss Teen USA 2002 Opening Number
Miss Teen USA 2002 Fashion Walk
Notes
Amy Diaz (RI TUSA 01/RI USA 08) & Alysha were the first consecutive Teen titleholders to win consecutive Miss USA state titles.
She is the fourth Miss Rhode Island Teen USA to win the Miss Rhode Island USA title.
Alysha was the second Miss Teen USA contestant to win a Miss USA 2009 state title, and the eighth Miss Teen USA 2002 contestant to win a Miss USA state title (in any year). She is the fourth of that years top ten to win a Miss title.
Alysha is the third consecutive RI titleholder to win without previously competing at Miss Rhode Island USA. Four of the last five winners had not previously competed at Miss RI USA.
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