Eliza is from Kingsport, Tennessee. She is a student at Colorado State University Global Online Campus, pursuing a Communications degree with a focus on Social Media Marketing. Before she decided to continue her education with Colorado State, she obtained an associates Degree in communications from Northeast State and was a part of the last graduating class of Sullivan South High School. Currently an actress, dancer, and model with Talent Trek Agency, Eliza has had the opportunity to work on campaigns for companies such as Regal Cinema, Subway, Eastman and Gatlinburg Tourism.

Eliza has been part of the Miss America Opportunity since 2019. She has held numerous local titles and is currently serving as Miss Sullivan County 2026. She recently took home the Social Media Award and placed in the Top Five at the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Competition held last month in Nashville. Eliza shared a lyrical Chinese fan dance for her talent.

Eliza is passionate about adoption and foster care and she advocates for both through her community service initiative called Families are Forever. She shares her own adoption story with students and works frequently within schools as the Youth Ambassador for the Isaiah 117 House organization, conducting drives to collect thousands of items and monetary donations for these facilities used when children enter into foster care.

Eliza has received numerous recognitions such as Youthbuilders Volunteer Spirit Award, Governor’s Volunteer Star Award, Appalachian 20 Under 20 Award, and has had the state flag flown in her honor at the Tennessee State Capitol three times. She has also received special proclamations from the Sullivan County Mayor and Commissioners, the Sullivan County School Board, the Town of Jonesborough, the Town of Greeneville, the Tennessee House of Representatives and Governor Bill Lee.

In addition to dance, Eliza enjoys spending time walking, stretching and doing yoga, journaling, enjoying the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and spending time with her family and friends.

Eliza has enjoyed her time at The Crumley House so far and has loved capturing sweet moments with the members. She is excited for the adventures to come!