Hello everyone! My name is Kendall Runyan and I am so honored to be your International United Miss Jr Teen 2023-2024. As a sophomore in high school, I find myself pretty busy between being a varsity member of my high school’s cheer team, performing with the jazz and advanced choir, running my own 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and staying active on social media as a content creator.

A family person at heart, I love spending time with my brother, sister, nieces and nephews, and two dogs, Axel and Annie. Family vacations are a highlight of my year and one of my favorite vacation spots is Orlando, FL, which made my crowning moment extra special.

My platform is Read to Achieve, a literacy program that focuses on providing reading materials to low-income communities. I have placed five Free Little Libraries across the state of Washington, and I hope to continue doing so nationally and internationally with International United Miss.

IUM has always sparked my interest. After following the system for two years, I fell in love with everything IUM had to offer. The directors were so positive and transparent, which created such a welcoming environment. The system also aligned with all my values and I was so excited to be able to experience Internationals Week this year.

Everything about IUM was positive, uplifting, encouraging, and overall incredible. The entire week was stress-free and every titleholder was treated like true royalty. The sisterhood was like no other and the staff makes the entire week so special. Not only that, IUM focuses on the girl inside. They focus on having natural and real titleholders who can not only represent the brand but serve their community and make an outstanding positive impact. IUM is truly perfect for everyone, and I hope to see you at Internationals 2024.