Miss Ohio 2025 Meet and Greet

• July 19, 11:30-1
• Come Celebrate Our Very Own Miss Ohio – Olivia Fosson!
• Join us in honoring Olivia, a proud Appalachian native and Lawrence County’s first-ever Miss Ohio, as she prepares to take the national stage at Miss America this September in Orlando!

Before stepping into the spotlight, Olivia was already making waves. A JD Candidate at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Olivia brings both brilliance and heart to everything she does. Her journey from a musical theatre major at Oklahoma City University (home to 3 Miss Americas!) to an advocate, author, and educator is nothing short of inspiring.

After a career-ending injury in college left her with permanent nerve damage, Olivia turned her pain into purpose. She now leads Body Neutral: Connect, Create, Celebrate—a statewide initiative teaching people of all ages how to build self-worth beyond body image. From classrooms to community centers, she empowers others with prevention, intervention, and the radical message that we are more than our bodies.

This March, Olivia published her first children’s book, “Rocky’s Race,” teaching young readers the fundamentals of healthy living, nutrition, movement, and rest. She also proudly serves as a national ambassador for Project HEAL and With All Organization.

Raised on her family’s Christmas tree farm in Appalachian Ohio, Olivia carries her roots with pride. Over her year of service, Olivia seeks to amplify and highlight the rich cultures of Appalachian, Ohio, while inspiring other young Appalachian girls that they, too, can move mountains. Now, she’s taking the heart and spirit of Appalachia to the national stage—and she’s doing it in heels, with purpose, and with power.