Natalia Yurecko
Miss Minnesota's Teen 2026
3rd Runner Up to Miss America's Teen 2027
Natalia Yurecko is a mental health advocate, speaker, author, and student dedicated to helping young people discover that they are not broken.
Having lived with OCD and anxiety since childhood, Natalia understands firsthand the challenges that anxiety, OCD, and mental health struggles can bring to young people and families. Through advocacy, education, and storytelling, she shares her journey to offer hope, reduce stigma, and encourage others to seek support without shame.
Natalia is a Grassroots Advocate with the International OCD Foundation and has spoken with educators, legislators, community organizations, and youth audiences about mental health awareness, advocacy, and resilience. She is the co-author of Through Her Eyes: Understanding Anxiety, OCD, and the Truth That You Are Not Broken, written with her mother, educator and parent advocate Nanette Yurecko.
Whether speaking in schools, community settings, or public forums, Natalia shares a message of hope: healing is possible, asking for help is a sign of strength, and every person is more than the challenges they face.
Having lived with OCD and anxiety since childhood, Natalia understands firsthand the challenges that anxiety, OCD, and mental health struggles can bring to young people and families. Through advocacy, education, and storytelling, she shares her journey to offer hope, reduce stigma, and encourage others to seek support without shame.
Natalia is a Grassroots Advocate with the International OCD Foundation and has spoken with educators, legislators, community organizations, and youth audiences about mental health awareness, advocacy, and resilience. She is the co-author of Through Her Eyes: Understanding Anxiety, OCD, and the Truth That You Are Not Broken, written with her mother, educator and parent advocate Nanette Yurecko.
Whether speaking in schools, community settings, or public forums, Natalia shares a message of hope: healing is possible, asking for help is a sign of strength, and every person is more than the challenges they face.
Obtaining Confidence Daily
Educate | Empower | Advocate
Obtaining Confidence Daily (OCD) was created to help young people discover that they are not broken. Through mental health advocacy, educational outreach, and youth leadership opportunities, Natalia works to reduce stigma, build confidence, and create spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and supported.
Confidence in Kindergarten Program
Building confidence, belonging, and self-worth from the very beginning.
The Confidence in Kindergarten Program is an extension of Obtaining Confidence Daily designed to help young learners recognize their strengths, develop self-confidence, and build a positive sense of self from an early age.
Through children's literature, interactive activities, and meaningful classroom conversations, students explore themes of confidence, kindness, belonging, and self-worth. Each visit helps children discover that they have unique gifts, valuable ideas, and the ability to make a positive difference in the world around them.
Advocacy in Action
Obtaining Confidence Daily is more than a message. It’s a movement to create understanding, connection, and hope.
As an International OCD Foundation Grassroots Advocate, Natalia partners with schools, community organizations, and policymakers to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and amplify youth voices in mental health conversations.
Through speaking engagements, advocacy initiatives, and educational outreach, she encourages young people to recognize their worth, seek support when needed, and understand that they are not defined by the challenges they face.
Confidence in Kindergarten Program
Building confidence, belonging, and self-worth from the very beginning.
The Confidence in Kindergarten Program is an extension of Obtaining Confidence Daily designed to help young learners recognize their strengths, develop self-confidence, and build a positive sense of self from an early age.
Through children's literature, interactive activities, and meaningful classroom conversations, students explore themes of confidence, kindness, belonging, and self-worth. Each visit helps children discover that they have unique gifts, valuable ideas, and the ability to make a positive difference in the world around them.
Advocacy in Action
Obtaining Confidence Daily is more than a message. It’s a movement to create understanding, connection, and hope.
As an International OCD Foundation Grassroots Advocate, Natalia partners with schools, community organizations, and policymakers to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and amplify youth voices in mental health conversations.
Through speaking engagements, advocacy initiatives, and educational outreach, she encourages young people to recognize their worth, seek support when needed, and understand that they are not defined by the challenges they face.
Miss America's Teen 2027 Photos Below
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DID YOU KNOW? Future Miss Americas, Current Leaders
Miss America’s Teen is exactly what it sounds like: it’s a division of the Miss America program for young women ages 13-18. Just like the Miss America division, teens who register for membership get access to professional development, networking, scholarship, community service opportunities, and can sign up for on-stage competitions. Check out the Sign Up page to learn more about the benefits of membership, and if you want to hone your interview skills, showcase your talents, earn additional scholarships, and compete for the job of Miss America’s Teen, head to our Competition page. Photo By Kristy Belcher |
Natalia is available to emcee, meet, speak, or participate at your next event!
From Grade Schools to High Schools; from Galas to Podcasts or Zoom meetings, Miss Minnesota's Teen will be a lovely addition to your special occasion.
From Grade Schools to High Schools; from Galas to Podcasts or Zoom meetings, Miss Minnesota's Teen will be a lovely addition to your special occasion.
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