Hayden is an Army veteran and has served various communities, including Lebanon, for the last 11 years as a first responder. She is passionate about helping others and ensuring that they have a safe space. As a domestic violence survivor, she has used her experience to help educate others exiting the shadows of domestic violence. Hayden was crowned Mrs. Missouri American 2023 where she had the unique opportunity to help bring more awareness to the domestic violence and drug epidemics that our nation faces. She is currently pursuing a bachelors of Emergency Management at Drury University.








