UmaSofia Srivastava, who was the first Miss Teen USA in 2023 and of Mexican-Indian heritage, resigned from the position. UmaSofia Srivastava, who was the first Miss Teen USA in 2023 and of Mexican-Indian heritage, resigned from the position.
Two days prior to her resignation, Noelia Voigt, the 2023 Miss USA, also made the decision to renounce her crown. Two days prior to her resignation, Noelia Voigt, the 2023 Miss USA, also made the decision to renounce her crown.
Srivastava mentioned her months-long battle to match her personal principles with the Miss Teen USA organization's goals. Srivastava mentioned her months-long battle to match her personal principles with the Miss Teen USA organization's goals.
She shared the announcement on Instagram, thanking her followers and emphasizing how tough the choice was. She shared the announcement on Instagram, thanking her followers and emphasizing how tough the choice was.
In a statement, Miss USA said how much it appreciated Srivastava's contribution and respected her decision. In a statement, Miss USA said how much it appreciated Srivastava's contribution and respected her decision.
Though it's still unclear what specifically caused Srivastava and the organization to be out of alignment. Though it's still unclear what specifically caused Srivastava and the organization to be out of alignment.
Returning her attention to her studies, Srivastava set a goal to graduate with honors from the eleventh grade and start applying to colleges. Returning her attention to her studies, Srivastava set a goal to graduate with honors from the eleventh grade and start applying to colleges.
Noelia Voigt, Miss USA 2023, openly showed her admiration and pride at Srivastava's choice.
Noelia Voigt, Miss USA 2023, openly showed her admiration and pride at Srivastava's choice.