
Paris
Miss Florida | UF MHA | Author
Paris Richardson is Miss Florida 2025, using her voice and vision to advocate for health equity across the state. As the founder of C.R.O.W.N. of Health, she’s passionate about empowering communities through education, outreach, and wellness.
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A proud Double Gator, Paris earned both her Bachelor of Public Health and Master of Health Administration degrees from the University of Florida. She is a UF Hall of Fame inductee, a former four-year UF Cheerleader, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and Florida Blue Key. At Miss America, Paris was named Second Runner-Up, awarded a Preliminary Fitness Award, and honored as the 2026 Quality of Life Award Winner. This award is among the most prestigious in the Miss America program, spotlighting the extraordinary young women whose service is transforming communities and inspiring future generations. Paris has now earned more than $61,000 in scholarships through the Miss America Opportunity. Through her statewide platform, she is committed to expanding C.R.O.W.N. of Health to reach every corner of Florida, one classroom, clinic, and conversation at a time.
Meet Paris
"Paris is innovative and can advocate for others as well as build new pathways for those who also share her vision for health equity and positive change in this world."
― Karen Coker | Principal Investigator,
UF Trust Reconciliation and Mindfulness Study