Distinguished Young Women hires Communications Director
Mobile, AL – Distinguished Young Women, formerly America’s Junior Miss Scholarship Program, has hired Stephanie Bradford as Communications Director. Bradford will oversee all communications efforts for the National Headquarters.
Prior to joining the Distinguished Young Women team, Bradford was employed by JJPR Agency as a project liaison for the ThyssenKrupp Steel USA and ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA grand opening events. In addition, Bradford has worked as Campaign Coordinator at GulfQuest and as an intern in the Communications Department at the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce.
Bradford graduated cum laude from Auburn University receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations.
A native of Mobile, Bradford attended Davidson High School and participated in the Mobile County Junior Miss program. Upon returning to Mobile, she continued her involvement with the organization as a member of the Distinguished Alliance and as a National Finals volunteer.
“We are delighted to have Stephanie joining our team of professionals who are dedicated to helping young women attend college and lead successful lives. She brings a new enthusiasm and a commitment to teamwork that will benefit Distinguished Young Women as we enter into the implementation phase of our identity,” said Executive Diretor, Becky Jo Peterson.
About Distinguished Young Women
Founded in 1958 in Mobile, Alabama, Distinguished Young Women, is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school girls. During its 54 years of operation, the program has provided life-changing experiences for more than 700,000 young women. Last year Distinguished Young Women provided more than $63 million in cash and college scholarship opportunities.
Distinguished Young Women is a scholarship program that inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments. National sponsors include the City of Mobile, Mobile County, Encore Rehabilitation, Spanx Foundation, Mobile Gas: a Sempra Company, Alabama Power Foundation, and Regions Bank.
For more information about Distinguished Young Women, contact Stephanie Bradford (251-622-5335,
Stephanie@DistinguishedYW.org) or visit
www.DistinguishedYW.org.
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