Dayna Maxie, a proud native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, is a distinguished titleholder, currently reigning as U.S. Miss Western Kentucky Modern Woman. At 40 years old, she is a devoted mother and a dedicated educator, having spent the past 15 years shaping young minds as a preschool teacher.

Pageantry has become a profound passion for Dayna over the past five and a half years, allowing her to inspire others and make a meaningful impact. She champions her platform, P.L.U.S (Please Love Ur Self), which promotes self-love and confidence, emphasizing that true beauty is not merely reflected in the mirror but found within the depths of one's soul. Guided by this belief, she continually encourages herself and others to embrace their worth, always reminding them that they are beautifully crowned—inside and out.