Merissa Underwood of Bozeman is crowned as Miss Montana USA 2020 on 15th September 2019 at University of Montana Dennison Theatre. The vegan beauty queen will be representing Montana for the title of Miss USA 2020 in the spring of 2020.
Merissa is a student at Loyola Marymount University where she will graduate with a degree in Political Science and Journalism major. Merissa is an Animal Rights Activist and Environmentalist. She has spent her entire life with animals especially on horseback. Merissa’s childhood revolved around animals which eventually led to her becoming Animal Rights Activist.