Empowering Young Women with Miss River Valley Scholarships | Miss River Valley Scholarship Organization

Mission, Vision, Goals

Mission:

The Miss River Valley Scholarship Organization inspires young women to realize their best potential through education, service, and personal development. We provide scholarships, mentorship, and opportunities for young women to develop their talents and make a difference in the world.

Vision:

We envision a world where all young women have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We believe that education, service, and personal development are essential for young women to succeed. We are committed to providing scholarships, mentorship, and opportunities that will help young women achieve their goals.

Goals:

Provide scholarships to young women who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and community service.
Mentor young women to help them develop their talents and prepare for college and careers.
Provide opportunities for young women to participate in service projects that make a difference in their communities.
Promote the Miss River Valley Scholarship Organization as a positive force in the community and a role model for young women.

What Makes Miss River Valley Scholarship Organization Different?

Entirely volunteer-run, ensuring that resources are focused directly on supporting young women rather than on administrative overhead.
Personal mentorship by leaders with legal, real estate, and community-building backgrounds provides practical guidance beyond just scholarship funds.
Strong local focus in the Twin Cities area, targeting the unique needs and challenges young women face in this community.
Emphasis on leadership, community service, and talent development alongside academic achievement creates well-rounded scholarship recipients.
Deep commitment to providing not just financial support but also real opportunities for service, networking, and skill-building—empowering young women for college, careers, and civic life.
Culture of inclusivity and accessibility, open to all backgrounds and welcoming volunteers from various professions to contribute their unique skills and perspectives.
Visible, engaged leadership team—board and volunteers are highly involved in both operations and event support, ensuring a personal, supportive environment.

Our Board & Volunteers

We are completely run by volunteers, without these people, we would not get to mentor the amazing women involved.

Sammi Massie

Executive Director

As the Executive Director of the Miss River Valley Scholarship Organization, Sammi leads with heart and a passion for empowering young women to reach their full potential. Drawing from her background as both a lawyer and realtor, she brings a unique blend of leadership, advocacy, and community connection to the program.

Her commitment to service and education drives the organization’s mission—providing scholarships, mentorship, and opportunities that help young women achieve their goals and make a lasting impact in their communities.

She convinced her Husband, James to be part of the organization, and titleholders get the unique privilege of having co-Director Freya on many of their calls!

Kaylee Hall

Community Relations & Events Manager

Our Community Relations & Events Manager, Kaylee, is the welcoming face of the Miss River Valley Scholarship Organization. She ensures every guest, family member, and contestant feels supported and valued from start to finish. Whether coordinating the day-of volunteers, greeting attendees, or adding those personal touches that make each event special, she creates an experience that truly reflects the heart of our community and our mission to uplift young women.

She also runs her own business, Connect with Kaylee, providing executive administrative services. My dual roles enable me to ensure smooth operations at our events while leveraging my administrative expertise to enhance organizational efficiency.

Logistics & Security Coordinator

As our Logistics & Security Coordinator, James keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. From setting up equipment and managing event flow to ensuring the safety of everyone involved, he makes sure our participants and guests can focus on enjoying the experience. Known for always lending a helping hand and solving problems before they arise, he brings reliability, calm, and care to every event day at Miss River Valley.

When not volunteering with us, he is a Realtor and Firearms instructor. His diverse background ensures a secure environment for our events while bringing a unique perspective on safety and community engagement.

James Maloney

Volunteers

Event Volunteers

Kenzie Nelson
Jennifer Fukuda
Rachel Eron
Rachel Weyandt
Jason Hudoba
Mike Stanton
Brooke Critchley

Preparation Volunteers

Sandra Delsing
Micheal Stanton
Michelle Markuson
SO MANY MORE Mock Judges!!!

Lindsey Darling

Teen Director

She holds a master’s degree in education and brings more than 15 years of experience in higher education, with a focus on enrollment management and visitor services. Lindsey currently serves as the Event Manager for the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild, where she leads large-scale events and community-focused initiatives.

Originally from Massachusetts, Lindsey previously served on the board of directors for the Miss Boston and Miss Cambridge organizations. A lifelong fan and supporter of the Miss America Opportunity, she has attended the national competition four times as a fan, most recently celebrating the historic 100th anniversary. Lindsey is passionate about mentorship, service, and supporting young women as they pursue leadership, scholarship, and personal growth.