Lindsey Coffey

Coffey is from Centerville, Washington County, Pennsylvania.{{Cite web|title=American beauty crowned Miss Earth 2020 {{!}} Manila Bulletin|url=https://mb.com.ph/2020/11/29/american-beauty-crowned-miss-earth-2020/amp/|access-date=2020-12-06|website=mb.com.ph}}{{Cite web|date=2020-12-03|title=Lindsey Cofey hoa hậu ăn chay, yêu động vật và bảo vệ môi trường|url=https://thethaovanhoa.vn/news-20201202231908828.htm|access-date=2020-12-06|website=Vietnam News Agency: Thể Thao & Văn Hoá|language=vi}} She claims to be related to Queen Marie Antoinette, the last French queen before the commencement of the French Revolution.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-29|title=American beauty crowned Miss Earth 2020|url=https://mb.com.ph/2020/11/29/american-beauty-crowned-miss-earth-2020/|access-date=2020-12-06|website=Manila Bulletin|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Patao|first=Jose Jr.|title=Miss USA is Miss Earth 2020, PH bet places 3rd|url=https://malaya.com.ph/index.php/news_entertainment/miss-usa-is-miss-earth-2020-ph-bet-places-3rd/|access-date=2020-12-06|website=Malaya Business Insight|date=29 November 2020 |language=en-US}}

She was an honor student and ranked as one of Pennsylvania’s best collegiate high jumpers.{{Cite news|title=US bet crowned Miss Earth 2020|language=en|work=Manila Standard|url=https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/340811|access-date=2020-12-06}}{{Cite web|last=TDT|date=2020-11-29|title=Lindsey Coffey nagwaging Miss Earth 2020|url=https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/11/30/lindsey-coffey-nagwaging-miss-earth-2020/|access-date=2020-12-06|website=Daily Tribune|language=en-US}} She was enrolled in the pre-law program and graduated with a degree in political science and a minor in communication arts and professional writing, from Washington & Jefferson College.{{Cite web|title=Miss USA bags Miss Earth crown|url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/11/30/2060386/miss-usa-bags-miss-earth-crown|access-date=2020-12-06|website=The Philippine Star: Philstar.com}} During her undergraduate studies, she focused on governmental structures, public policy, and political behavior. She broadened her studies to theatre, rhetoric, journalism, speech performance, as well as studied the art of citizenship in civic and professional society. Her education continued abroad in Italy, Turkey, Cyprus, Israel, and Greece.{{Cite web|title=MISS EARTH USA- Meet Miss Earth USA|url=https://www.missearthunitedstates.com/lindsey-coffey|access-date=2020-11-29|website=earth|language=en}} After completing her education, Coffey began working as a full-time model.

Coffey has appeared in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and Grazia. Coffey appeared on the cover of Her World Vietnam edition in November 2021 to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the magazine where she discussed how she promoted her environmental advocacy during the COVID-19 pandemic and encouraged fashion influencers to become advocates for the environment.{{Cite news|last=Duyen|first=Nguyen|date=19 November 2021|title=Lindsey Coffey: Miss Earth who never stopped being a Miss Earth|work=Her World|url=https://herworldvn.com/uncategorized/lindsey-coffey-miss-earth-who-never-stopped-being-a-miss-earth-7399349|access-date=13 February 2022}} This was followed by her appearance on the cover of Harper's Bazaar magazine Vietnam edition in the December 2021 issue where she discussed the four main contributors to the climate crisis including biodiversity loss, the water crisis, pollution, and global warming.{{Cite news|last=Trang|first=Quỳnh|date=27 December 2021|title=Miss Earth 2020 Lindsey Coffey advocates for the protection of our natural resources|work=Harper's Bazaar|url=https://bazaarvietnam.vn/nhan-vat/miss-earth-2020-lindsey-coffey/|access-date=13 February 2022}}

Coffey competed in and won Miss Earth USA 2020 on August 8, 2020.{{Cite web|last=Altatis|first=Conan|date=2020-11-29|title=Pennsylvania's Lindsey Coffey competes at Miss Earth 2020 during COVID-19 pandemic|url=https://globalasianews.com/2020/11/29/pennsylvanias-lindsey-coffey-competes-at-miss-earth-2020-during-covid-19-pandemic/|access-date=2020-12-06|website=Global Asia News|language=en}}

She crowned her successor Marisa Butler as Miss Earth USA 2021 on January 17, 2021, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, United States.{{Cite web|title=Marisa Paige Butler selected as Miss Earth USA 2021- ETimes|url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/beauty-pageants/miss-earth/marisa-paige-butler-seleted-as-miss-earth-usa-2021/articleshow/80327746.cms|access-date=2021-02-08|website= The Times of India}}{{Cite web|title=Miss Earth USA to Be Crowned on January 17 in Orlando|url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/miss-earth-usa-crowned-january-170000796.html|access-date=2021-02-08|website=Yahoo! News|language=en-US}}

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Coffey represented the United States at Miss Earth 2020 and competed with 83 other delegates from various countries which was held virtually due to restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=Miss USA crowned Miss Earth 2020|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/11/30/news/top-stories/miss-usa-crowned-miss-earth-2020/802953/|access-date=2020-12-06|website=The Manila Times| date=30 November 2020 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2020-11-29|title=Venezuela, Stephany Zreik, es Miss Earth Air 2020|url=http://www.eluniversal.com/entretenimiento/85671/venezuela-stephany-zreik-es-miss-earth-air-2020|access-date=2020-12-06|website=El Universal|language=es}}{{Cite web|date=2020-12-04|title=L'américaine Lindsey Coffey remporte la compétition de Miss Earth 2020|url=http://www.100pour100culture.com/exclusivite/lamericaine-lindsey-coffey-remporte-competition-de-miss-earth-2020/|access-date=2020-12-06|website=100pour100culture|language=fr-FR}}{{Cite web|last=Noguera|first=Al Kendrick|title=Miss USA Lindsey Coffey wins Miss Earth 2020|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/71831/miss-usa-lindsey-coffey-wins-miss-earth-2020/story|access-date=2020-12-06|website=www.gmanetwork.com|language=en}} She succeeded Miss Earth 2019 Nellys Pimentel of Puerto Rico in the final coronation held on November 29, 2020.{{Cite web|title=USA wins Miss Earth 2020; Philippines' Roxanne Baeyens clinches Miss Earth Water title|url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2020/11/29/Miss-Earth-2020-USA-Roxanne-Baeyens-water.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129065811/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2020/11/29/Miss-Earth-2020-USA-Roxanne-Baeyens-water.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 29, 2020|access-date=2020-12-06|website=CNN|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2020-11-30|title=Miss Earth 2020 is Lindsey Coffey from the United States|url=https://www.france24.news/en/2020/11/miss-earth-2020-is-lindsey-coffey-from-the-united-states.html|access-date=2020-12-06|website=France24 News English|language=en-US}} She is the first woman from the United States to win the crown since the pageant started in 2001 although past representatives from the United States had placed as elemental titleholders in the previous years.{{Cite web|title=Meet Lindsey Coffey, Miss Earth 2020|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/things-to-know-lindsey-coffey-winner-miss-earth-2020|access-date=2020-12-06|last=Villano|first=Alex|website=Rappler| date=29 November 2020 |language=en}}{{Cite news|title=US bet crowned Miss Earth 2020|language=en|work=Manila Standard|url=https://manilastandard.net/index.php/showbitz/celebrity-profiles/340811/us-bet-crowned-miss-earth-2020.html|access-date=2020-12-06}}{{Cite news|date=2020-11-29|title=USA wins Miss Earth crown in virtual pageant|url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/375267/usa-wins-miss-earth-crown-in-virtual-pageant/|access-date=2020-12-06|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|first=Armin|last=Adina|language=en-US}}

Coffey is a Climate Reality Leader and WWF ambassador.{{Cite web|last=Vu|first=Mai|title=Pageant, Purpose, Planet: Meet Miss Earth Lindsey Coffey|url=https://lefacemag.com/should-we-use-coconut-oil-on-face-and-hair/|access-date=2021-04-21|website=abc10.com|language=en-US}} She lobbied on Capitol Hill for nature and wildlife conservation and raised awareness on water scarcity advocating for ecological restoration, contour farming, rainwater harvesting, and desalination to address the water crisis.{{Cite web|last1=Times|first1=I. D. N.|last2=Prima|first2=Berkat|title=9 Potret Lindsey Coffey, Pemenang Miss Earth 2020 yang Super Standout|url=https://www.idntimes.com/men/ladies/berkat-prima/potret-lindsey-coffey|access-date=2020-12-06|website=IDN Times|language=id}}

As the Miss Earth winner, she conducted media outreach for social causes and encourages voting, reduced plastic consumption, and community engagement while asking consumers to buy organic and local foods to reduce carbon footprint.{{Cite web|last=Vu|first=Mai|title=Pageant, Purpose, Planet: Meet Miss Earth Lindsey Coffey|url=https://lefacemag.com/should-we-use-coconut-oil-on-face-and-hair/|access-date=2021-04-21|website=The Times of India}}{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=G. G. M.|date=2021-04-20|title=4 Easy Tips For Saving Our Planet|url=https://guitargirlmag.com/news/special-features/4-easy-tips-for-saving-our-planet/|access-date=2021-04-21|website=Guitar Girl Magazine|language=en-US}} She has supported projects including Food for Life Global, Adopt-a-Highway, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, and The Humane Society.

She created Eco-Ed: The Series, a vlog detailing the effects and key factors of the climate crisis.{{Cite web|title=Eco-Ed: The Series - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7PJFX-w8oBsJ-7cFuyVrLTjwyfgNEBG4|access-date=2021-07-16|website=www.youtube.com}} Topics range from the main contributors of climate change to green recovery plans.

Lindsey has partnered with various organizations and personalities to promote environmental awareness even further. On February 7, 2021, Coffey partnered with Miss Earth Australia 2020, Brittany Dickson, and discussed the bush fires in Perth, Australia and raised funds.{{Citation|title=Send help in Perth, Australia today!|url=https://www.facebook.com/MissEarth/videos/send-help-in-perth-australia-today/1607186226145111/|language=en|access-date=2021-07-27}} On March 5, 2021, for International Women's Month, Coffey collaborated with Greenpeace to interview young women farmers, climate activists, and typhoon survivors to discuss the gender inequality within climate change.{{Cite web|date=July 26, 2021|title=Filipino women on the frontlines of the Climate Justice movement share with the world|url=https://www.facebook.com/greenpeaceph/photos/10157644043596400|website=Facebook}} Furthermore, Lindsey lobbied on Capitol Hill for global conservation on behalf of WWF{{Cite web|date=July 26, 2021|title=wwf_act|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CMAHqfeAj48/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CMAHqfeAj48 |archive-date=2021-12-24 |url-access=registration|url-status=live|website=Instagram}}{{cbignore}} and on April 18, 2021, Coffey was a guest speaker at The Climate Reality Project Delaware Chapter International Earth Day Summit. The following month, Coffey promoted Food for Life Global, the world's largest vegan food relief program alongside Mya, Anthony Alabi, Bellamy Young, Kate Linder, Vanessa Silberman, and Henry Stansall.{{Cite web|title=Food for Life Global|url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/235945666565031/|access-date=2021-07-27|website=www.facebook.com|language=en}} On April 22, 2021, Coffey teamed up with Miss Earth Air, Stephany Zreik, Miss Earth Water, Roxanne Baeyens, and Miss Earth Fire, Michala Rubinstein to discuss the history of Earth Day, trivial facts, present-day disasters, and what we can do to help.{{Citation|title=Earth Day 2021 by Miss Earth|url=https://www.facebook.com/MissEarth/videos/201860214846314/|language=en|access-date=2021-07-27}} In May 2021, Coffey spoke at the Parsons School of Design in New York City on sustainability within the fashion industry. During the month of June 2021, Coffey was a speaker at Peace is Green - Every Act Matters, the world's largest and longest virtual environmental summit based in New Delhi, India collaborating with the United Nations and ActNow.{{Cite web|date=June 5, 2021|title=Peace Is Green - Every Act Matters|url=http://actnow.org.in|website=ActNow India}} The event reached over 60 countries in a span of 24 hours; one week after her speaking engagement, Coffey collaborated with Listen First Project in America Talks, a national weekend event focusing on bridging the political divide among Americans through conversation.

In April 2022, Lindsey and Michala Rubinstein introduced the Green Europe Project where they traveled to 5 European countries searching for environmentally conscious businesses to showcase on their social platforms. The pair also interviewed Vegetarisk, The Vegetarian Society of Denmark, which is a non-profit organization educating others about plant-based diets.{{Cite web |title=environment – lindsey |url=https://www.lindsey-coffey.com/?page_id=12 |access-date=2022-07-16 |language=en}} Lindsey further celebrated Earth Month as a key speaker at Marist College discussing green technology and new innovations within the fashion industry.{{Citation |title=Marist College Earth Day |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa2KKaHkh08 |language=en |access-date=2022-07-16}}

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