Congratulations are in order for Deshauna Barber.
Representing the District of Columbia at the 2016 Miss USA Pageant, this beauty went ahead and won the whole darn thing. Barber is now Miss USA 2016!
What do we know about Barber? What interesting facts stand out about the latest winner of this annual exercise in sexism?
Find out below…
1. Her favorite movie is…
… Troy.
2. The celebrity she would most like to meet is…
… Angelina Jolie.
3. Of More Importance:
She was commissioned as a Quartermaster Officer in 2011 before becoming a Logistics Commander for the 988th Quartermaster Detachment Unit at Fort Meade, Maryland.
4. She’s Very Charitable
Among the causes in which Barber is involved: The USO, Best Buddies and Operation That’s My Dress.
5. Where Does She Work Out?
John Anthony Morris Fitness, according to Instagram. “Truly an amazing gym with awesome equipment!” she wrote after one visit. “Not to mention John is so motivating and he provided me with great workouts that will help me have a rocking body for the Miss USA Stage this summer!!!”
6. Brains AND Beauty
After graduating with Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Management from Virginia State University, Barber moved to Washington D.C. and is currently working as an IT Analyst for the U.S. Department of Commerce.