Miss New Jersey USA 2008

Tiffany Andrade, 23, is a resident of Linden, New Jersey and a 2003 Graduate of Linden High School. She is also a graduate of Wagner College in Staten Island, New York with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Throughout her undergraduate studies, Tiffany was a recognized student leader on campus. She was the Recruitment Vice President of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority as well as Senior Panhellenic Delegate and Music Chair. Some other activities she has been involved with include, Wagner College Fashion Show, Spanish Club, Peer Leadership, and hip hop teacher at I.S 51 in Staten Island.

Tiffany characterizes herself as an outgoing, passionate, and loving person. She considers dance to be her passion and has been a trained dancer in ballet, jazz, and tap for over 15 years. Tiffany most recently mastered hip hop while performing with Wagner College?s dance team at football and basketball games. In her spare time she enjoys boating, reading, baking, and horseback riding.

Tiffany is extremely passionate about working with children. Tiffany is a Registered Nurse in the state of New York. Before competing at Miss USA 2008 and placing 2nd runner up, she was working in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center. Tiffany has been actively involved with several charitable organizations such as the Ronald McDonald House, The Susan G. Komen Foundation that advocates for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Tiffany?s future goals include having a family someday and she also hopes to become a Nurse Practitioner. Right now Tiffany is exploring her opportunities in the modeling and acting industry. She feels fortunate and honored to have represented the fabulous state of New Jersey at Miss USA 2008!