Hey everyone! My name is Madison Rogers and I am the 2023-2024 International United Miss! I am 20 years old and am a rising junior in college who is majoring in elementary education with goals of becoming an elementary-level ESL teacher. I am so excited for this title and to represent IUM this year, it means the world to me!

I currently work as a summer camp counselor and I absolutely LOVE it! I love being outdoors and am always down for an adventure. Some of my favorite hobbies are photography, spending time in nature, and traveling. I have traveled to four countries in the past year- the UK, France, Greece, and Cyprus- and I can’t wait to add more to my list! I’d also like to visit all of the US National Parks!

My platform is called G.I.V.E. which stands for Grow, Inspire, Volunteer, and Educate. I created my platform a little over a year ago because of my passion for volunteering and serving my community. One of the biggest problems surrounding volunteering is that people don’t know how to get started. I aim to provide easily accessible resources that people can use to get started in volunteering. I also teach children about volunteering, with the hopes that they will continue this important work throughout their lives just like I have! Volunteering is for all ages and the smallest acts can make a HUGE difference!

I was looking for a new pageant system to try when I found IUM. After doing some research and having some conversations, I realized that IUM sounded like the perfect fit for me. The values of IUM fit perfectly with mine. They celebrate each individual girl for who they are. They don’t focus on wardrobe and looks but look for someone who is confident, a role model, and can be a brand ambassador for them. IUM is very inclusive and celebrates women of all different backgrounds and abilities, which is rare in the pageant world!

I think others should compete in IUM because it truly is a sisterhood and family. You will gain countless friendships from across the world that will last you a lifetime. You will be in a space where your peers constantly uplift and support you for everything you do. You will gain so many skills that will help with future success. Most importantly, you will be somewhere where you are celebrated for your own individuality and not forced to change who you are. IUM seriously is a special place that will change your life!