Stephanie Barber was crowned Miss Arkansas USA 2021 on 23rd May 2021 at the Fort Smith Convention Centre in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was crowned by her predecessor Miss Arkansas USA 2020 Haley Pontius at the end of the event finale.
The 22-year-old diva is a recent graduate of the University of Arkansas, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and political science. While obtaining her degree, she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, president of the Pre-Law Society and was a campus tour guide.
Stephanie’s primary goal is to use her resources and network to help establish Reading Is Fundamental chapters at colleges and high schools across the state. She is also working on 'literacy kits' to give to students that promote book ownership and reading along with creating awareness about dyslexia and creating opportunities for the ones who suffer with the same.