Emelina Adams

About

Model who rose to fame as Miss Nevada USA 2016. She was formerly a top 10 finalist for Miss Nevada 2014. Since becoming Miss Nevada USA, she speaks to families and schools about addiction after experiencing it firsthand with her sister.

Before Fame

She graduated from the University of Arizona with a BA in psychology and a minor in pre-law.

Trivia

She got a DUI in 2013 after she fell asleep with the car on while drunk.

Family Life

She's originally from Henderson, Nevada. She lost her older sister, Jessica from addiction when she was 24.

Associated With

She and Nia Sanchez have both been crowned Miss Nevada USA.