Alma Cooper: Army officer, data scientist, and Miss USA 

After graduating with honors from the United States Military Academy, Alma Cooper is pursuing a master’s degree in statistics (data science track) at Stanford while building her leadership skills as a Knight-Hennessy scholar. While at West Point, Alma ensured accountability for 4,400 cadets in emergency and crisis scenarios while beginning her research on diet and food insecurity, which continues today at Stanford. She has also challenged traditional notions of what it means to be a scholar, a soldier and a pageant winner. On August 4, 2024, Alma was named Miss USA, a role in which she hopes to exemplify service, leadership, and achievement - without limitations.
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