A New York girl — Born and raised! Her name is Maddy Finerson and she much more than just that! From living in Northern New York to Western New York, this Teen queen knows her crowd!

 

A COMMUNITY LEADER.

Her self-created initiative, The C.R.O.W.N. Project, stands for Creating Resources, Opportunities, and Women’s Necessities—a movement dedicated to empowering women and girls through access, advocacy, and action. Over the past five years, she has donated more than 350 hygiene baskets and 150 blankets to the Rochester YWCA, providing essential comfort and dignity to women in need. But her service doesn’t stop there. Whether she’s attending Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaways or participating in Making Strides for Breast Cancer walks — she leads with compassion, purpose, and pride. Her unwavering dedication to giving back reflects her belief to “Do what you love, and love what you do”. As a proud representative of her community, she continues to inspire others through her partnerships, uplift everyone through her experiences, and empower all by making a difference wherever she goes — even if it’s just by showing up and making someone smile. From local, to state, to national— she will only grow this service stronger.. from one community to the next.

 

A MUSICIAN.

Growing up, anything artistic was her muse. Weather that was acting as the ‘Door Mouse’ in the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ play, whistling into the head of a flute, swishing a paintbrush, learning hair cuts in Cosmetology trade school, or singing from her head to her toes… Maddy was never afraid of a challenge. Today, she continues to refine her talent by training with a vocal coach from the renowned Eastman School of Music in her hometown of Rochester. Through this dedication, her voice has become more than a melody—it’s a beam of light, shining on her advocacy for herself, all of Rochester, and now… All of New York.

 

AN ATHLETE.

A certified brick wall since 2015, Maddy has been defending goals and breaking barriers since she first stepped onto the soccer field at just seven years old. (Well—there was that brief ballet phase at age four, but according to Maddy, that doesn’t really count!) Her athletic journey began on the softball diamond, where she proudly took her place as an “esteemed batter”—a position she was convinced was hers alone. But everything changed when she discovered her true passion between the goalposts. At eight years old, she became a full-time soccer goalie, and she’s loved every save, dive, and victory ever since. Maddy has led multiple teams across New York State to tournament championships as a guest goalie, earned the title of ‘Goalie of the Week’ on the renowned Rochester Rush Travel Team, and guided her school’s Modified team to an undefeated season. Impressively, she has started and finished every game as the sole goalie on every team she has ever played for—a true testament to her endurance, leadership, and grit. What began as a childhood hobby has evolved into a lifelong passion that reflects Maddy’s spirit both on and off the field: resilient, fearless, and fiercely dedicated.

 

A STUDENT.

Believe it or not (because Maddy still can’t), she’s now a high school senior at her local public school, Victor Central Schools. Maddy balances academics, athletics, and community service with grace and determination and is well-known by her teachers and peers for being authentic, promoting authenticity, working hard, helping others, and preaching kindness loudly. As graduation approaches in June 2026, Maddy is setting her sights on a future in dentistry—a career that perfectly combines her attention to detail and her desire to help others feel confident in their own smiles. With her trademark optimism and drive, she hopes to one day open her own practice, continuing her mission of empowerment and care in a new way.

 

A TRAVELER.

From Canada to Curacao, and from Hawaii to Maine, Maddy’s passport tells a lot of stories! She has traveled to ten countries—including Canada, The Dominican Republic, Aruba, Haiti, Curaçao, Bonaire, The Bahamas, Spain, Italy, and France—and nearly every U.S. state in between — (yes, even Hawaii). Leaving you a multi-lingual (ish), multi-accented, and open-minded young woman. She’s always ready to try something new—especially when it comes to food—but if you really want to make her smile, bring her a fresh croissant from France (tears of joy are almost guaranteed).

 

MADALYNNE RAE-ELIZABETH FINERSON.

This is me! A 3 time Miss Congeniality winner, animal LOVER, a pink enthusiast, former Irish-step dancer, and the President of my own shopping club (also the only member) — but seriously, who doesn’t love a good Bath and Body Works, TJ Maxx, Kate Spade, Starbucks, Target all in 8 hours run with your bestie?