ERICA HILDRETH IS A QUEEN on a MISSION TO EMPOWER, INSPIRE, AND UPLIFT

Erica Hildreth is honored to represent her beloved state as the current United States of America’s Mrs. Kentucky 2025, embodying grace, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to service. Pageantry has been a transformative experience, allowing her to become an authentic example of overcoming life’s challenges and offering a true desire to inspire and uplift others.

As a former USOA Ms. Mississippi 2022 and three-time USOA Mrs. Kentucky titleholder, Erica has dedicated herself to uplifting and empowering others both on and off the stage. While competing, she has won numerous awards, including The President’s Volunteer Service Award, Best Costume, Brand Ambassador, and Social Media Award. With a background in marketing, experience as an award-winning real estate agent, and roles as a published author, and CEO of Sash Sister Social, Erica’s journey continues to expand her impact throughout the pageant community and beyond.

BRIDGING PAGEANTRY & PATRIOTISM

Erica’s heart for service lead her to found The Resilience Foundation, inspired by her personal story as the daughter of two Marines and devoted wife to a retired Green Beret. The foundation hosts a nationwide yearly event called The Resilience Ruck that raises funds and awareness for veterans’ mental health. She also hosts a monthly vidcast that creates a safe space for military women and advocates to share stories of resilience, fostering a community built on support and understanding. Her advocacy for the veterans community showcases an unwavering commitment to service, earning her the 2023 USOA Service Award.

Her advocacy and community leadership continues to shine through her platform Reign with Resilience, where she proudly wears the USOA Mrs. Kentucky crown and works to bridge patriotism and pageantry as a beacon of hope and strength. Erica volunteers with a variety of community service activities including fundraisers, children’s outreach programs, school visits, and serving as a guest speaker at women’s conferences. Additionally, Erica has mentored youth, judged pageants, conducted community interviews, and participated in run, walks, and parades. She proudly holds the honor of being an official Kentucky Colonel, which recognizes her commitment to public service and leadership.

BUILDING A LEGACY OF DEVOTION

Erica’s journey to the crown has been one of immense personal growth, her resolve strengthened by the loss of her father and the challenges of overcoming body image issues, self-doubt, and mindset struggles. Erica is equally committed to her family, crediting her husband and five children as the driving force behind her journey. Together, they exemplify a modern, blended family built on mutual love, respect, and unwavering support.

In pageantry, Erica has found a unique space that celebrates all facets of who she is—a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and advocate. She is committed to creating a lasting legacy of empowerment, both within her family and in the communities she serves. Guided by her faith, mindset, intentionality, and heart, Erica’s love for pageantry has only deepened with each title she’s held. She is dedicated to leading by example, showing that beauty in pageantry extends beyond the crown—it’s found in heart, character, and a life of service. To Erica, pageantry is not just a competition, but a community of shared values, camaraderie, and personal empowerment. Her devotion to helping others and inspiring resilience exemplifies her vision for the role of USOA Mrs. —a title she is prepared to carry with dignity, strength, and grace, alongside her family.