Bea Millan-Windorski: Pioneering Change as Miss Earth USA 2024 with a Passionate Advocacy for Climate Refugees
Miss Earth USA 2024, Bea Millan-Windorski, proudly stands as the first Wisconsinite and Filipino American to win the esteemed title. She hails from Whitefish Bay, Milwaukee County in Wisconsin and has Filipino roots through her maternal grandmother, Marcela Buenavista, in San Juan, La Union, Philippines. Known for her vibrant personality and commitment to environmental advocacy, Bea has captured the hearts of many with her inspiring journey and unwavering passion for making a difference. Her path to the crown was marked by hard work, resilience, and a profound dedication to promoting sustainability and environmental awareness.
A recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Bea is pursuing a double major in International Relations and History, bringing a unique perspective to the international stage through her diverse background and academic interests. Her environmental advocacy, “The Higher Ground Initiative,” focuses on raising awareness of the climate refugee crisis and the needs of refugee communities. Bea is determined to use her platform to directly amplify the voices of refugee communities across the country, challenging preconceived notions about refugees,
especially amidst the migrant crisis at the southern border. With UNICEF reporting that children constitute over 41% of refugees worldwide, Bea emphasizes the importance of addressing the climate refugee crisis with empathy, humanity, and understanding. With a projected 143 million people expected to be displaced by climate change impacts by 2050, she advocates for proactive international and domestic policies to ensure safety and stability for these individuals.
This November, Bea represented the United States on the international stage, earning the position of Miss Earth Water 2024. The global competition was held in the Philippines for three weeks. In an exclusive interview, Bea shares her experiences growing up as an Asian American, the journey of competing and winning the title of Miss Earth USA, and her excitement for the upcoming international competition. With her strong sense of purpose and leadership, Bea Millan-Windorski is poised to inspire others to join her mission in protecting the Earth, making her reign not only about beauty but also about meaningful change.
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