Stephanie Kraemer, proud daughter of a Navy veteran and resident of Sauk City, has called the Badger State home for most of her life. Alongside her husband, Kyle – her greatest supporter and “favorite human” – and their platoon of fur babies affectionately named after Top Gun pilots, Stephanie is honored to represent Wisconsin on the national stage.

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Stephanie’s academic achievements include a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Communication Studies from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, as well as a second bachelor’s in Education and a master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her educational background fueled a previous career as a teacher, organizational development trainer, and outreach professional. However, her true passions lie in writing and giving back to her community.

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As an Amazon best-selling author, Stephanie’s book, Nauti Girl: Navigating My Naked Truth from Trauma to Triumph, has touched countless lives, offering hope and empowerment through her personal journey of self-worth and resilience. When she’s not writing or volunteering, she and Kyle embrace their love for adventure and fitness, playing golf and traveling the world together.

Stephanie’s heart for service as an animal ambassador shines through her tireless advocacy. As the founder of the Hearts and Paws platform, she champions responsible pet ownership through spay/neuter efforts, and compassionate adoption choices while fostering education, partnerships and programs within the community. Her work with organizations such as the Sauk County Humane Society, WMTV15 News, Meadow Ridge Senior Living, Jane’s Journey Home, Stable Hands Equine Therapy Center, and many more exemplifies her commitment to uplifting animals and people alike.

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“Service is not what I do; it’s who I am,” Stephanie says. She plans to use her year as USOA Mrs. Wisconsin to leave a service-driven legacy of hope, healing and purpose through raising awareness for animal welfare and sharing her book. Stephanie is looking forward to her reign of Empowering Women, Inspiring Others, and Uplifting Everyone!