Sparkle, smarts, and serious purpose—Paris Richardson is Miss Gainesville and a rising healthcare leader. About to earn her Master’s in Health Administration from UF, she’s long been on a mission to transform community wellness, starting with her high school health club “Ribault Get Raw.”

Now, with her Miss Florida platform Crown of Health (which stands for Community, Research, Outreach, Wellness, and Nutrition), Paris is pushing for health equity and dreaming of becoming a hospital CEO. Her path hasn’t been easy, but with grit, heart, and a strong support system, she’s turning every “no” into a powerful comeback.