MISS HEARTLAND
Lydia Jagodzinski
Class of 2026
Class of 2026
Talent: Vocal
Community Service Initiative: Bigger Together: The Mentor Movement Greater Minnesota Competition held with Great Lakes, Granite City, Heartland, and Itasca Date: TBA |
Lydia Jagodzinski is a dedicated School Counselor at Hope Community Academy in St. Paul and will graduate in May 2026 with her M.S.Ed. in K–12 School Counseling from the University of Wisconsin–Superior. Passionate about expanding access to comprehensive mental health support for students, she aspires to obtain her LPCC licensure to provide more in-depth therapeutic services within school communities.
Lydia is the founder of Bigger Together: The Mentor Movement, a community service initiative focused on empowering youth through mentorship, connection, and opportunity. Her commitment to service and leadership extends statewide and nationally through her role as a State and National Ambassador for Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities, as well as serving as the first State Ambassador for Girls Rise Up. To date, she has mentored over 350 youth across Minnesota and beyond. In her free time, she enjoys participating in local community theater, combining her creative spirit with community connection. She is also a member of the Twin Cities Road Crew, and loves of local coffee shops. |