Nina Davuluri
Miss New York 2013
Hometown
Nina grew up in Fayetteville, NY just east of Syracuse, where her family immigrated to from India 30 years ago. She still resides there today.
Education
Nina graduated in 2012 from the University of Michigan with a degree in Brain Behavior and Cognitive Science. She plans to apply to medical school and pursue a career as a physician.
Leadership
While attending the University of Michigan, Nina served as a Student Assembly Representative, Pan-Hellenic Delegate, and the Indian American Student Association Executive Board Member.
PlatformCelebrating Diversity through Cultural Competency
Nina's social platform, stems from her heritage. Nina is the first Indian-American to represent the Miss New York title. She also is an active voice for healthy lifestyle, inspired by her own lifetime battle with obesity.
Talent
Nina celebrates her Indian heritage by performing Bollywood Fusion style dance as her talent of choice for the Miss New York and Miss America competitions.
Her family immigrated to the United States from India 30 years ago, landing in Syracuse, NY where Nina still lives today. She has studied the Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam styles of dance during her brief stint in Vijayawada.
In her preparation for Miss America, Nina had the opportunity to train under famed Bollywood choreographer Nakul Dev Mahajan.
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Thank you, @StephenAtHome. http://t.co/ekbue0p3dt
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RT @TheJackieVega: Haters gon' hate. But nothin' but love for @MissAmericaOrg @MissAmerica @MissNewYorkMAO @NinaDavuluri here in India http://t.co/LIAyXnFRJo
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The full @KellyandMichael interview with @MissAmerica from this morning: http://t.co/6h6quXk6gV #missamerica
““Diversity is a rich and endless source of experience, language, custom and tradition that enhances our nation and makes us unique. However, we fall behind due to a lack of understanding the diversity that exists in our country—an issue that persists at the local, state, and national levels. This is precisely the reason I chose to advocate for this issue as Miss New York 2013.””
