33rd Connecticut

Shelba Peterson

Shelba Peterson of New London represented Connecticut at the Queen Woman Lady of the States 2026 in Miami, a pageant simulated by Pageant Consultant, a pageant simulator game. She finished 33rd of 51. Her strongest preliminary category was talent, at 7.70.

Age

26

Hometown

New London

Occupation

Debate coach. Her teams have won four state titles.

Platform

Being heard

Talent

Speed painting

Fun fact

She has judged more than 600 rounds of high-school debate.

“I didn't know what to say.”