Melissa Chaty | |
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| Born | Melissa Ivonne Chaty January 23, 1984 Ukiah, California, U.S. |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss California 2007 |
| Hair color | Blond |
| Major competition(s) | Miss America |
Melissa Ivonne Chaty (born January 23, 1984) is an American beauty pageant titleholder from Ukiah, California. [1] She was Miss Mendocino is 2002, held the titles of Miss Teenage California 2003 and Miss California 2007 [2] [3] [4] and finished in the top 8 at Miss America in 2008. [5]
Chaty graduated from Westmont College in 2006 with a degree in psychology and as of 2008 [update] worked for the Alzheimer's Association. [6] [7] Chaty was also Miss Mendocino in 2002, and a top 10 semifinalist for 2003 Miss Teen of Nation. [7] She grew up singing in church and has performed the national anthem for the San Diego Chargers, the Padres, and on TV. [8]
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