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“He [Scott Paterno] said he contacted Stop It Now! after reading that Mallory Hagan, Miss America 2013, had worked with the organization to highlight child sexual abuse awareness.” -Philly.com
Civic Engagement– Building a better future
As National Press Secretary of The Seneca Project, Mallory’s mission is to inspire young people— specifically women— to understand the power of their vote.
Running for office twice in Alabama opened Mallory’s eyes to the need for more civic engagement, especially among young people. Her specialty is helping youth see the power in their voice and their vote.
In her presentation or keynote address, Mallory discusses the need for more youth in politics, finding your purpose in your community, ways to be civically engaged, and tools for “Building a Better Future.”
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION— Stop it now
Mallory and many of the women in her family experienced child sexual abuse and/or sexual assault. As Miss America 2013, Mallory traveled the country working with organizations like Prevent Child Abuse America, New York Foundling, Child Abuse Prevention Program, and the National Children’s Alliance. She also lobbied Congress to reinstate federal funding for Child Advocacy Centers.
By sharing her story of child sexual abuse, Mallory navigates the problems child abuse can cause, the impacts on society, and how prevention is possible with the help of community organizers, political effort, and heightened awareness in her keynote titled “STOP IT NOW: Child Sexual Abuse.”
BODY IMAGE & THE MEDIA
Publicly attacked by peers and the media for weight gain, Mallory aspires to lead the next generation with more self-awareness and less body consciousness.
Mallory shares her story through self-doubt and criticism before discussing how important it is to live a healthy lifestyle, love your body, recognize media faults, and practice self-forgiveness in a presentation titled “We are Worth More than Our Weight.”
Bullying— Turning Bystanders into Up-standers
From childhood to adulthood, Mallory often finds herself in the position of "up-stander." It wasn’t until someone else helped to expose how Mallory was harassed and bullied in the workplace that she realized how important that position could be.
In her presentation, Mallory highlights the importance of being a peer ally, respect for others, and conflict resolution with her discussion titled “Bullying: Turning Bystanders into Up-standers.”
“I learned from you that no matter what, I am perfect. No matter what I look like, I am me. And that’s all that matters. Being myself is the most beautiful thing that I can be. And I am VERY grateful for that. I am grateful that I have always had someone to look to as a positive inspiration.”
