“In addition to her excellent research in the College of Arts and Sciences Music Department, Carlehr won Miss Virginia in 2024.  The position of Miss Virginia requires a rigorous outreach schedule, and she currently tours the state serving in this important outreach position while still continuing her graduate work. Carlehr has traveled over 40,000 miles across the state of Virginia making appearances to further her social impact initiative, visit schools, and for the Miss America Organization's national Children's Miracle Network campaign. As Miss Virginia, Carlehr will also compete in the Miss America pageant in 2025.” – Matthew Burtner