Mariah Cain, Staff Writer
UmaSofia Srivastava announced her resignation as Miss Teen USA Wednesday. Srivastava of New Jersey won the title in September 2023. She is the first Mexican-Indian American to serve in the role.
In a post to social media, Srivastava said, “After months of grappling with this decision, I have made the choice to resign from the title of Miss Teen USA 2023.” She continued, “After careful consideration, l’ve decided to resign as I find that my personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization.”
