Reign as Miss Indiana Teen USA

Aleah Dean proudly served as Miss Indiana Teen USA 2024, earning admiration for her poise, power, and purpose. During her reign, she competed at Miss Teen USA, where she represented Indiana with dignity and strength. Aleah co-hosted official events, mentored rising contestants, and was a visible and vocal role model for young women across the state. Her impact continues to resonate through the lives she touched during her year.

About Aleah

Aleah is a dynamic speaker, nationally ranked youth leader, and the founder of the D.A.R.E. to Be You movement—a teen-led initiative that empowers youth to live authentically, resist peer pressure, and rise above adversity. Through this platform, she champions identity development, inclusivity, and resilience, addressing critical issues like substance abuse and teen suicide.

Aleah is also the host of "Authentically Unleashed," a live social series inspiring others to embrace their flaws and live without filters.

Advocacy & Accomplishments

• White House Presidential Service Award Honoree

• National Public Speaker for Jobs for America’s Graduates

• Volunteer with Best Buddies, Special Olympics, The Dream Academy, and Girls Inc.

• Published Advocate: Currently writing a children’s book based on her adoption story.

The D.A.R.E. to Be You Movement

Aleah created D.A.R.E. to Be You to:

• Discover your true identity

• Affirm yourself with positivity

• Rise above adversity

• Embrace your uniqueness & empower others

She invites youth around the world to take the pledge, live authentically, and share their journey with the hashtag #daretobeyou. The movement includes mentorship, workshops, and digital engagement to help teens live confidently and courageously.

STATE PAGEANT AWARDS

Aleah won the state title on her 3rd attempt. She competed in 2022 and placed 4th runner-up, and was first runner-up in 2023. She won the state title on June 08, 2024, after winning all three phases of competition (interview, activewear, and evening gown). She was a finalist for Miss Photogenic, and won the Best Press Award and was named the Local Teen Titleholder of the year award.

The Aleah Dean Award

At the 2025 State Pageant, Empower2 Productions proudly introduced The Aleah Dean Award, created in honor of Miss Indiana Teen USA 2024, Aleah Dean.

This special recognition celebrates a young woman who embodies Aleah’s most inspiring qualities—spirit, determination, and a desire to make a meaningful impact. These are just a few of the characteristics that made Aleah’s reign so unforgettable. The award was presented to Miss Kentuckiana Teen USA, Whitney Wells.