Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences
Department of Speech-Language Pathology
Alumnus Crowned Miss Florida Plus America 2022
On Saturday, March 26, 2022, Raquel King, M.S. CCC/SLP, an alumnus of the Masters in Speech-Language Pathology was crowned Miss Florida Plus America 2022 at this year’s Pageant.
Raquel King is an author, speech-language pathologist, encourager, and mother. Raquel is the author of “The Loss of My Wedding Ring,” where she provides encouragement and strategies for the divorced to feel free and loved.
The Miss Plus America Pageant is a faith-structured organization for plus size women that has been in existence since 2003. King is excited to compete at the national level and represent Florida. She also hopes to inspire others to get involved in competitions and forums that highlight body diversity and representation.
The Department of Speech-Language Pathology wishes her the best of luck on this inspiring Journey!
Contributed by Tambi Braun, SLP.D., CCC/SLP, an associate professor and NSSLHA mentor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology.