Meet Rachel Evangelisto, the first-ever Indigenous
Miss Minnesota.
Háƞ Mitákuyapi ye! Iyúškiƞyan wačhíyake ye. Wašíču iá “Rachel” emákiyapi ye. Dakhóta čhažé bduhé šni. Oyate mithawa kiƞ hunkphpha ewíčhakiyapi ye.
Hello, my relatives! I greet you with a happy heart and welcome you to my corner of the world. My name is Rachel Lane Evangelisto, and I’m an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Nation. I’m a proud Lakota woman and am honored to be the 86th Miss Minnesota.
Get to know more about me, my journey, message, and culture below.
Photo by Michael Haug Photography
Authentic. Dedicated. Passionate.
As the first-ever Indigenous Miss Minnesota, I am proud to center my year around community & culture with my Social Impact Initiative, Celebrating Culture & Driving Diversity.
Let’s Work Together!
Motivational speaking is a passion of mine and I love discussing my cultural journey, racial justice, and Miss America journey. I’m a certified Racial Justice Facilitator with the YWCA of Minneapolis and have delivered dozens of keynote addresses.
Beyond keynotes, I’ve worked with grade K-12 to talk about how diversity makes us stronger and embracing our differences through my platform, “Celebrating Culture & Driving Diversity”. I’d love to bring this fun, interactive, and educational program to a school near you!
Need an emcee? Pick me! I can bring fun, passion, and humor to any event.
Leave your contact information and a memo below or connect with me via email at missminnesota22@gmail.com
Follow my journey @MissAmericaMN below.
