ERYN LALONDE
Co Executive Director
Director of Social Media/Marketing
Co Executive Director
Director of Social Media/Marketing
Eryn LaLonde’s journey with the Miss America Opportunity began during her freshman year of high school. Driven by a dream of pursuing higher education and the reality of college expenses, she and her mother sought out scholarship opportunities, leading her to enter her first local competition. Through perseverance, she earned the title of Miss Manatee County’s Outstanding Teen 2015. Representing her hometown at the Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen competition, Eryn was recognized with the overall Community Service Award along with various academic scholarships, paving the way for her future academic success.
After the passing of her mother in 2018, Eryn stepped back from competition. But as she prepared to enter graduate school, she returned to the stage, winning Miss Polk County 2023. Through the connections she built within the Miss America community, Eryn found her way into the Miss Minnesota family, discovering a passion for supporting the program from a new perspective.
Although she had aged out of competing, Eryn embraced a new role behind the scenes. She supported Miss Minnesota 2024 throughout her year of service focusing on social media marketing while stepping in to handle whatever else was thrown her way, always ready to serve. She soon became an invaluable resource for the Miss Minnesota Board as Delegate Liaison and Social Media Director. In this role, she has been the key point of contact for delegates competing for Miss Minnesota and Miss Minnesota’s Teen, helping with paperwork, organization, and the logistics of state competition week.
Through her time in the Miss America Opportunity, Eryn was awarded over $250,000 in scholarships, enabling her to graduate debt-free with a Bachelor of Science from the University of South Florida and an Executive Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Central Florida.
Today, though Eryn resides in Florida, her heart and commitment remain deeply tied to Minnesota. Outside of her healthcare administration career, she is a digital creator who has built a personal brand platform of over 27,000 followers. Leveraging her expertise in social media marketing, securing brand deals, and driving sponsor partnerships, her goal moving forward is to help the Miss Minnesota program secure new sponsors and expand its reach. She remains dedicated to making every delegate feel welcomed, supported, and empowered, while investing her skills into the future growth of the organization.
After the passing of her mother in 2018, Eryn stepped back from competition. But as she prepared to enter graduate school, she returned to the stage, winning Miss Polk County 2023. Through the connections she built within the Miss America community, Eryn found her way into the Miss Minnesota family, discovering a passion for supporting the program from a new perspective.
Although she had aged out of competing, Eryn embraced a new role behind the scenes. She supported Miss Minnesota 2024 throughout her year of service focusing on social media marketing while stepping in to handle whatever else was thrown her way, always ready to serve. She soon became an invaluable resource for the Miss Minnesota Board as Delegate Liaison and Social Media Director. In this role, she has been the key point of contact for delegates competing for Miss Minnesota and Miss Minnesota’s Teen, helping with paperwork, organization, and the logistics of state competition week.
Through her time in the Miss America Opportunity, Eryn was awarded over $250,000 in scholarships, enabling her to graduate debt-free with a Bachelor of Science from the University of South Florida and an Executive Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Central Florida.
Today, though Eryn resides in Florida, her heart and commitment remain deeply tied to Minnesota. Outside of her healthcare administration career, she is a digital creator who has built a personal brand platform of over 27,000 followers. Leveraging her expertise in social media marketing, securing brand deals, and driving sponsor partnerships, her goal moving forward is to help the Miss Minnesota program secure new sponsors and expand its reach. She remains dedicated to making every delegate feel welcomed, supported, and empowered, while investing her skills into the future growth of the organization.
