Haely Jardas a double major from American University (Theatre Performance, Broadcast Journalism) has previously worked as a teacher, actor, communications coordinator, and recreation specialist. Currently she works for the Office of Senator Paul Strauss (Shadow D-DC) to address the issue of D.C. Statehood. Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Fundraising: MentalHealthMattersDC.Org Facebook: Twitter: https://twitter.com/haelythejardas Miss DC: Haely is in preparation for the Miss District of Columbia Pageant, a preliminary to Miss America. As a contestant Haely has raised over $2000 (and counting) for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and is an advocate for mental health with her platform, Mental Health Matters. The competition takes place on Sunday, June 14th and the winner will compete at Miss America on September 13th in Atlantic City, NJ.