Allyn Rose is a renowned breast cancer advocate, speaker, non-profit founder, legal and political scholar.

At just 24-years-old, Allyn captured international media attention after making the bold decision to undergo a prophylactic double mastectomy as a Miss America contestant. This choice followed the heartbreaking loss of her mother, grandmother, and great aunt to breast cancer. Her story was featured on major platforms including Good Morning America, Fox & Friends, E! News, The Today Show, Katie Couric, and Inside Edition. She has also been profiled in PEOPLE Magazine and Cosmopolitan and was honored as a FOX Power Player of the Week. Recognized for her advocacy work, Allyn received the 21st Annual Congress on Women’s Health’s “Women’s Health Advocacy Award.” She also delivered a powerful TED Talk at Chapman University’s groundbreaking “ICONS | GENIUSES | MAVERICKS” event.

Recently, she boldly became the first woman with a mastectomy to model for the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Her message of hope emphasizes prioritizing life over vanity, and she continues to inspire audiences through contributions to national media outlets.

Allyn holds a B.A. in Government and Politics with a concentration in Political Philosophy from the University of Maryland, College Park, and an M.A. in International Business Law from Universität Mannheim in Mannheim, Germany, where she successfully defended her thesis, “The Impact of Western Campaign Finance Laws on Free Speech and Free Elections.”

Allyn speaks on the following topics: Preventative Health Care, Empowering Women, Body Positivity, Breast Cancer Awareness, Inspiring Professionals, Encouraging Youth.