In this episode of Miss’ed America, we sit down with Marina Harrison Cooper, Miss Maryland 2003, whose journey with the Miss America Organization came full circle in the most profound way.

As a titleholder, Marina poured her heart into supporting education just as the organization began its national partnership with the Children’s Miracle Network. Years later, her own daughter would become an ambassador for that same organization as she battled stage 4 pediatric cancer at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Today, Marina brings her voice, vision, and empathy to one of the nation’s leading universities as the head of brand and marketing for Hopkins.

Tune in to hear Marina’s inspiring story of strength and purpose, both in her career, in motherhood, and beyond.