Audrey Eckert, 23, has been crowned Miss USA 2025. A social media and marketing coordinator from Nebraska, Audrey is a global cheer coach and founder of the Digital Safety Ambassador Program, which empowers over 500 youth weekly to navigate social media with confidence and purpose. Through her work with a human-rights-driven fashion brand, Audrey partners with Thai artisans to use fashion as a bridge for global good. She previously placed 3rd Runner Up at Miss Teen USA 2020. 

Rooted in her Nebraska values of strength, refinement, and quiet confidence, Audrey now takes the Miss USA crown with a mission to use her platform to champion digital safety, mental health, and intentional leadership—proving that true power lies in turning influence into impact. She will represent the United States at the 74th annual Miss Universe competition in Thailand scheduled for November 21, 2025.