EMILY LENSER

Emily Lenser is honored to serve as Miss Nebraska USA 2026. As a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse, Emily cares for the tiniest fighters and supports families through some of life's most vulnerable moments. Her career has fueled a passion for advocacy, leading her to serve as a proud March of Dimes Brand Ambassador, where she champions healthier pregnancies and improved maternal and infant health.
After overcoming a severe speech impediment as a child, Emily founded Embracing Imperfections, a platform dedicated to helping others embrace what makes them unique and build confidence through authenticity. Through workshops and speaking engagements, she encourages people of all ages to view their differences as strengths rather than limitations.

Emily's journey through the Miss USA Organization has shaped her into a confident, resilient, adaptable, and compassionate leader. She believes the same qualities she brings into every NICU patient’s room are the same qualities she brings to every stage, classroom, and community she serves.

When she's not caring for patients or representing Nebraska, Emily enjoys mentoring others, modeling for one of the nation's leading designers, and spending time outdoors walking her dogs.

Emily is proud to represent Nebraska at Miss USA, carrying with her a heart for service, a commitment to empowering others, and the belief that our imperfections often become our greatest purpose.