2026 Titleholders
Audrey Whisman
Miss Pennsylvania Volunteer 2026 is Audrey Whisman.
Audrey is a junior at Gettysburg College studying psychology and education, with aspirations to become a trauma therapist. She promotes her “Beyond the Silence” S.E.R.V.E. initiative, which focuses on helping others find confidence in their voice. She grew up with Selective Mutism, and she now works as an advocate and counseling intern and has published research to help teachers identify Selective Mutism. Since she was crowned in October, Audrey has been traveling throughout Pennsylvania promoting her S.E.R.V.E. initiative, performing as a singer, and partnering with the Salvation Army.
Audrey also previously served as Miss DC Teen Volunteer 2023 and placed Top 16 at Miss Teen Volunteer America 2023.
To follow her year of service, follow her on Instagram @misspavol.
Photos by Eireann Phototography
Alexis Ebanks
Miss Pennsylvania Teen Volunteer 2026 is Alexis Ebanks.
Alexis is a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania, pursuing a B.A. in Cognitive Science and Minor in Consumer Psychology, with aspirations of becoming a policy maker. She is passionate about promoting mental health and wellness through service and education. Her S.E.R.V.E. initiative, “STRONG: Building Health Bodies and Minds,” is based on her published children’s book and encourages kids to strengthen their mental and physical well-being through mindfulness and movement. Alexis is also a classical violinist and pianist and a Collegiate Dancer on the Penn Quaker Girls Dance Team.
To follow her year of service, follow her on Instagram @misspateenvol.
Photos by Eireann Photography