“Arizona Native,” you don’t hear that very often!
My name is Kayla Hyun and I am your 2017 Miss Arizona International. I was born and raised in the beautiful state of Arizona. You may often hear me say, “Go Warriors.” I had the honor and privilege of attending the University of Hawaii, where I obtained my bachelor’s degree in social work. Fast forward five years, and I now have my master’s degree in social work and am doing what I love! I get the opportunity to help children every day and couldn’t be more thankful. I am a school-based therapist at two schools in the Peoria School District. Go Aztecs and Bengals!! I also spend countless hours supporting StreetlightUSA, a residential community for girls at-risk of or effected by sex trafficking and I am a constant advocate for those effected by sex trafficking. StreetlightUSA and my career are a huge part of me but there is so much more to who I am. First and foremost, I have the most incredible family. I am the oldest of four; I have a brother in the army, a sister in...