Tiffany is a native Floridian, born and raised in Saint Petersburg. She is a graduate of Saint Petersburg Catholic High School and is currently enrolled at Saint Petersburg College. Her future goal is to obtain a Masters Degree in Education, working with mentally and physically handicapped youth.

Tiffany selected this particular pageant because it is dubbed the “pageant with a purpose” and has a strong involvement with the community. As a State Title Holder for this system Tiffany will work with Nina Harris ESE Center and her organization Dresses for Divas. This organization collects and distrubutes formal dress to handicapped schools thoroughout Florida. For more information and to donate to Dresses for Divas, check out www.dressesfordivas.webs.com

A 2-time recipient of the Presidential Volunteer service award, Miss Florida has recieved numerous accomadations from President; George W. Bush, First Lady; Laura Bush, and Vice President; Dick Chaney.

In her spare time Tiffany enjoys Zumba, Photography, Going to the Shooting Range, and Traveling. Volunteering is also a passion of Tiffany's and she has helped raise money for charities such as The Humane Socitey of Tampa Bay and the Tampa Police Department.

Miaa Raia is the proud pet parent to Princess a 9 year old pomeranian that she rescued from her local SPCA.

Tiffany will be getting her start in the modeling world as a model for Two Coconuts Swim Wear this summer. She will be featured in their print and online catalogs.

To follow her throughout her regin go to www.missfloridaunitedstates2010.webs.com