2019 Judges

Miss Wayne County must be talented, intelligent and well-spoken, a leader, have a commitment to her community, be contemporary in her style and fashion - a relatable and individual "it girl" who can connect with today's modern woman, as well as being physically fit. To determine who will be Miss Wayne County 2019, the following uniquely qualified panel of judges has been selected:

Valdor Haglund

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​Valdor is a semi-retired Nurse Anesthetist from Detroit Receiving Hospital in the Detroit Medical Center after 37-years.  He served on active duty with the US Air Force and then as an officer in the Army Reserve. He has been an Assistant Professor in the graduate program of Nurse Anesthesia at Wayne State University since 1981.  He is a self-taught musician since 1963 playing guitar and piano and has serves on the Worship Team at Faith Covenant Church in Farmington Hills.  And finally, he and his wife Iora are the proud parents 0f Kirsten Haglund, Miss America 2008.

Anthonia Kitchen

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​Anthonia Kitchen is a Graduate of Oakland Community College with a degree in Communications.  As a state title holder, Anthonia has represented the state of Michigan in numerous national pageants including the 1988 Miss USA Pageant.

Anthonia has worked as a Petite Model for such clients as Hush Puppies, Saks Fifth Avenue and Johnson’s Products just to name a few.  She has been featured in numerous industrial films, commercials and feature films including the movie “A Rage In Harlem,” “Demoted,” and “Trust.”  Most recently, Anthonia appeared in an episode of the TV comedy “Demoted” alongside former Detroit Pistion, Rick Mahorn.

She toured the country as an Exhibit Manager for Subaru of America at all of their auto shows, special events, and the filming of the Antiques Road Show in which Subaru was a sponsor.  Anthonia is now the Account Manager for Subaru of America and oversees all auto shows and special events in the US.  Anthonia has been married to her husband Dr. Ronald Kitchen, DDS for 23 years. 

Susie Leica

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Susie is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in human biology. She's currently employed as a medical device representative, consulting in cardiac and vascular procedures.

She spent several years on the auto show circuit as a product specialist for both Maserati and Audi. Her charitable services include the Pink Ribbon Girls, Children's Spine Foundation, and Leader's for Kids at Children's Hospital of Michigan.

Susie is a proud first generation American who also had the great honor of representing our state at a major, nationally televised pageant.  She is happy to be back to judge in Wayne County.

Renu Mahajan Schack

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Renu is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.  Renu has worked in the medical field as a research program leader at the University of Michigan Hospital and in the private sector as a design and release engineering representative at General Motors.  She also has an entrepreneurial spirit and has started a couple of businesses.  She started specializing in natural oils and worked to educate people of the many health benefits involved.  Her latest business is in the clothing industry and has her busy working on custom design T-shirts as well as uniform decoration. 

Her private life has afforded her many opportunities as well.  Renu volunteers for the Northville Public Schools system and has been a leader in the Science Olympiad program, as well as serving as a fundraiser for the program.  She also has spent time working with school children through her work with the school PTA and early childhood motor skill development programs.  In addition, Renu has been active in her children’s extracurricular activities by serving as a manager for both her son’s and daughter’s soccer teams.  She has found a real passion and connection in the dance world, working as a hair and makeup specialist while her daughter dances for Big City Dance Company and Northville Middle School Dance Team. 

​Renu has been married to Jonathan Schack for over 15 years, and they have two beautiful children, Nathan (14) and Genevieve (12). 

Carleigh Rowley

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​Carleigh Rowley is a Bay City native who now resides in Royal Oak.  She earned her psychology degree and minors in child development and youth studies from Central Michigan University.  She obtained her master's degree in social work from Michigan State University and is currently pursuing a career as a school social qorker with Troy Public Schools.

She has been involved with the Miss America Organization for over 15 years.  At the age of 13, she held the title of Miss Oakland County Teen and then went on to win the title of Miss Michigan's Outstanding Teen 2008.  Carleigh also held the titles of Miss Bay County, Miss SouthCentral Michigan, and Miss Sanilac County within the miss program.

Carleigh was a competitive dancer for many years, as well as a part of the Central Michigan University Dance Team and a member of the University Theater Dance Company.  She also has a background of teaching dance classes to young students and has enjoyed coaching rhythmic gymnastics for Special Olympics.

In April, Carleigh became engaged to her fiancé, Michael. They are currently planning a wedding for December of 2021.  Together they enjoy traveling, spending time with family and friends, and playing with their Goldendoodle, Lola.