Miss Kentucky Alex Francke

Alex Francke, Miss Kentucky 2019 and 2020, actively engages in marketing, communications, and brand representation, particularly within the agricultural sector. After being crowned Miss Kentucky’s Outstanding Teen in 2014, Alex Francke embarked on her public career, competing in the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2015 pageant. Her pursuit of the Miss Kentucky title began in 2016, where she achieved a Top 5 placement as 3rd Runner-up and earned multiple significant accolades, including the Miss America Academic winner award, 1st Runner-Up for the Quality of Life award, and a win in the Preliminary Lifestyle & Fitness in Swimsuit category. Francke continued her journey in 2018, returning to the Miss Kentucky stage to secure 1st Runner-up, which led to her representing Kentucky at the 2018 National Sweetheart pageant and placing within the Top 5.

She specializes in building, growing, and representing purpose-driven brands, leveraging her expertise in social media activations and strategic brand partnerships. Holding an MBA, Francke applies advanced business acumen to her work. She is particularly recognized for her impactful collaborations with Kentucky Proud partners, where she consistently articulates how agriculture profoundly impacts daily life. An alumna of the University of Kentucky, she also contributes to community initiatives through her volunteer work with Dance Blue.