Courtney Maxwell-Shey

In honor of her father who was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer, Courtney is a Speaker and fund raiser for A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation. Throughout the state of Minnesota, Courtney has changed people’s perception of lung cancer through her healthy lung talks, where she teaches that smoking is not the number one cause of lung cancer, and women are twice as likely to be diagnosed as men. As Mrs United States she would partner with American Lung Association to educate and give hope to those afflicted with the disease. 
Mrs Minnesota United States and her husband, Douglas, are Pre-Cana ministers, providing pre-marital counseling for healthy marriages. 
Courtney is an advocate for the ALS Association as a speaker, fund raiser, and organizer in honor of her late Aunt Jane. 
She is also the Chairperson of the Pennies for Patients drive for the Lymphoma/Leukemia Society in her school district.