Our Emcee

  Mari Wilensky has been involved in pageantry for many years.  Mari was Miss Florida 2005 and was a Top Ten Finalist in the Miss America Pageant in 2006.   She has also held titles in the USA pageant system and competed in the Miss Florida USA Pageant in the past.   She has been very involved in her community and has had the opportunity to speak for many different philanthropic organizations.  She was a speaker for the "Speaking on Women's Health" event in Jacksonville presenting on the topic of self-image, including eating disorder issues.  She spoke at the University of Florida for "Step Up and Step Out", an event geared to help college women stand up for themselves and take a stand against peer pressure by having a positive self-image.

Mari was born and raised in Jacksonville and is a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences.  She received her Master in Clinical Social Work from Florida International University and currently works as a School Social Worker in Tampa, Florida.  She is also a very accomplished and talented vocalist.

 

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