Miss Vermont

Amanda Lee Mitteer

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
The craziest thing that I have ever done was to volunteer to Salsa dance on the Jay Leno Show. Jay Leno asked the audience who knew how to Salsa dance, and I proudly raised my hand. I ended up dancing on-stage, live with Antonio Banderas! Let's just say that he is even more charismatic in person..............ON LIVE TELEVISION!

Please list any schools and universities (public/private/graduate/trade or technical) you have or are attending, as well as the area of study, graduation date and any degree or certification you received.
High School: Brattleboro Union High School; Year Completed: 1996
College: University of Vermont; Area of Study: Secondary English Education/Biology; Year Completed: 2000; Degree: B.S. in Secondary English Education.
Post Graduate: Franklin Pierce Law School; Area of Study: Law; Year Completed: 2003; Degree: Juris Doctor.

What charity/charities have you supported with your time and/or resources over past two years?
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Group Member -- 10 hours per week
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Volunteer -- volunteer at various events
Vermont Children's Hospital Volunteer
Invisible No More -- volunteered at the First Walk for Awareness of Invisible Illnesses in Washington, D.C.

What would be your "dream job" in life?
To be a host or co-host on a television show.

Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud.
One personal accomplishment that makes me extremely proud is that I was able to raise $250 million dollars for Fibromyalgia research. A Fibromyalgia Advocacy group and I had to collect 5,000 signatures to raise this money, and I collected 3,000 within two days. Because of this research funding, the FDA has recently approved a blood test for Fibromyalgia that will be released to the public in 6 months.

What are your hobbies and favorite activities?
Working out, Dancing, Volunteering, Watching movies, Reading fashion magazines and various books, Going on walks with my puppy, Charlie, Spending time with my little nieces and nephews, Taking bubble baths, Tasting new foods, Traveling.