Elle Smith is Miss USA 2021. She is also a model and a journalist. As Miss USA, she also represented the United States at Miss Universe 2021 where she was placed in the top ten of 80 countries competing for the title. Smith has a full schedule of duties as Miss USA, but she still finds time to express herself and utilize her voice in various forums. Smith sees herself as a creative person, currently zoning in on her passion for photography, videography and modeling. Smith attended the University of Kentucky graduating with a degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in political science in 2020. While a student, she served as vice president of the university's chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. After completing her degree, Smith became an on-air reporter with ABC affiliate WHAS-TV in Louisville, Kentucky. Understanding her role as a journalist to be such an essential part of our society, she took each day as a challenge to connect with her community and share new perspectives. ELLE SMITH
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