Sarah Banda is the reigning Mrs. Nevada-America and was crowned on August 22, 2021 at the South Point Hotel & Casino. She resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her amazing husband, Ryan Banda, and their wonderful children, Dylan, Gavin and Cash. She also became a grandma in May 2021.

 Sarah is a born-and-raised Nevadan and an alumna of Bishop Gorman High School, UNLV, and the Boyd School of Law. While Mrs. Nevada-America 2021 may have been her first pageant, she is no stranger to competition. Growing up, Sarah was a Division II soccer player, a muay thai fighter, and a competitive runner. She is currently an attorney at Naqvi Injury Law and has been practicing since 2010.

 Sarah’s platform is “Keys to Empowerment” and focuses on helping women discover and reach their highest potential. She is a coach with Girls on the Run, organizes women’s muay thai and self defense classes, and volunteers with various organizations throughout the community (Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, St. Jude's, Southern Nevada Burn Foundation, Victoria's Voice Foundation, etc). She was recently selected as a “Community Champion” and was recognized at the 2021 Las Vegas Bowl for her ongoing community service efforts.