My name is Amy Tran, Miss Fountain Valley 2017-2018. I am a graduate of the CSULB and obtained my multiple subject teaching credential. I am currently working full time as a teacher the in the Bay area. I enjoy teaching the youth of today.

A fun fact about me is that my favorite animal is a porcupine. I hope you enjoyed getting to know me a little better! Have a Fount-astic day!  My Sponsor was Mimi's Jewelry in Fountain Valley.

Miss Fountain Valley finishes 3rd at Miss California 2021 Competition
Maaikee Pronda, Miss Fountain Valley, was crowned the 2nd Runner Up at the Miss California 2021 Competition held in Fresno on Friday night, June 25 . Maaikee won the title scholarship at the competition, the preliminary to Miss America, celebrating its 100th year!  
Competing in several different areas, Maaikee sang “Someone Like You” from the musical Jekyl and Hyde as her talent, while also answering on-stage interview questions, a ten minute private interview with 6 judges, Red Carpet and finally a pitch for her social impact initiative  She was asked about her volunteer efforts for her social impact , "S.T.E.M. powered - Empowering Youth through S.T.E.M (science, technology, engineering and math).  
This is the highest Fountain Valley has placed at Miss California since the FV program began in 2012.  
Miss Pronda's career has led her to a global medical device company headquartered locally where she manages a team of engineers and helps oversee one of the company's largest product lines.  Often found on the manufacturing floor, she enjoys troubleshooting machines and finding creative solutions to improve processing throughout. Maaikee also has a passion for R&D projects that allow her curiosity to flourish and improve patient outcomes.
Maaikee graduated from both Fountain Valley High School and UCI Magna Cum Laude, and with a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from UC Irvine at the age of 20.  At UCI, she was President of the Engineering Student Council planning events impacting thousands of students on the campus and community.  One notable event she introduced was “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day,”  partnering with local companies for Girls Scouts and their parents at an interactive learning event.   Other awards include: Biomedical Engineering Student of the Year, Outstanding Engineering Student Award by the Orange County Engineering Council, and UCI’s Chancellor’s Award of Distinction.  

​Miss Fountain Valley 2013

Dr. Aimee Le Aiken

Aimee Le was crowned Miss Fountain Valley in March 2013. She graduated from UC Irvine as a Neurobiological major.  Her talent was classical piano.  Aimee served the City under her platform of Aiming High for Disabled Children. At Miss California, she received the Duke of Edinburgh award for her service, skills, fitness, and  volunteer work. Presently, she has received her Doctorate in Medicine at the University of Arizona, and is a resident at at Kaiser Hospital as a Pediatrician. Her sponsor was the OC Memorial Hospital. Aimee got married in January 2022.


   

​​Amy Tran, Miss Fountain Valley 2017

Photos by Cathleen McGrath Photography

Photos by Lynn Seeden 

Miss Fountain Valley 2015

Jessica Matthews Austin

​​Jessica (Matthews) Austin, Miss Fountain Valley 2015, was crowned Miss Fountain Valley in November 2014 and also received the Evening Gown award. She attended Brigham Young University, Idaho studying Early Childhood Education/Special Ed. Her talent was ballet and she continues to take and teach ballet classes. Jessica's platform was Promoting Self-Worth in Young Women, based on her personal struggle throughout her teen years.  Jessica is married and  she and her husband have two children.  Jessica continues to work with children in preparation for becoming a teacher in the future. Her sponsor was Susan Saurastri of Star Real Estate.

BIANCA SINGER CROWNED NEW MISS FOUNTAIN VALLEY 2022
Bianca Singer was crowned the new Miss Fountain Valley 2022 during the Scholarship Competition Sunday night at Golden West College Theater in Huntington Beach. She received the Title scholarshiup. She did reign during this the 100th Anniversary of the Miss America Organization. More than 250 attendees watched as Bianca sang “Let if Go” from the movie “Frozen.” She competed with eight other young women in Talent, Personal Interview, On-Stage Question, Platform and Red Carpet. The evening was filled with excitement as each contestant vied for the title. Bianca’s social impact is "Help Youth Today, Brings Arts Their Way". Not surprisingly she holds a B.F.A. in Music Theater from AMDA College & Conservatory. Her sponsor was Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and she was escorted by Mayor Patrick Harper. She is an Admissions Consultant for Fusion Academy and Assistant Director of Creative Kids Playhouse. Bianca Singer, Miss Fountain Valley will be representing the City during numerous events such as the annual Summerfest Celebration at Mile Square Park, Christmas Tree Lighting, Easter Egg Hunt, Concerts in the Park, public school music events, FV Hall of Fame sports banquet, as well as various ribbon cutting ceremonies. 
Bianca's social impact initiative is Arts awareness: Promoting Arts for Teens. Her own website is www.Biancassinger.com where she helps the youth with free acting lessons Authentic Self Productions and has over 130,000 followers.

Photos by Doug Hikawa

Maaikee Pronda, Miss Fountain Valley 2020- 2021

​Topanga Scherf 2023

Bianca Singer, Miss Fountain Valley 2022

The Passing of the Crown

Photo by Lynn Seeden 

​Tiffany Dennis, Miss Fountain Valley 2019

Tiffany Dennis was crowned Miss Fountain Valley at the Saigon Performing Arts Center. The title is a preliminary to the Miss America Competition.  Miss Dennis was awarded the title scholarship as well as winning the Top Talent winner for her Vocal and Piano performance Let It Be by the Beatles.

Tiffany graduated June 2019 from HBHS,  Magna Cum Laude, won Top Academy of the Performing Arts Keyboardist.  She is a vocalist plays piano, guitar, and percussion instruments.  Miss Dennis sang the National Anthem at the Pacific Air Show in Huntington Beach. Tiffany has volunteered many hours at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center.

Tiffany won Non-Finalist Talent award for her Piano and Vocal Performance at Miss California 2019. Tiffany graduated in 2022 from UCI with her Bachelor's Degree.

Topanga Scherf is Miss Fountain Valley 2023
Topanga Sherf, a sophomore of Cal State Long Beach, won the title of Miss Fountain Valley and a Diamond Pendant from Mimi’s Jewelry on February 11 at Golden West College mainstage theater. She won the title scholarship from the Title Sponsor, Fountain Valley Community Foundation with a grant from Hyundai. Additionally, she was awarded the the Talent Award and a cash award for Miss Congeniality sponsored by the outgoing Miss Fountain Valley, Bianca Singer and her family.
The 8 contestants performed talent, on stage question with a platform statement and the red carpet phase of the competition. Miss CA 2022, Catherine Liang of San Francisco also attended the event to help crown the new Miss Fountain Valley. Ms. Scherf was sponsored by the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers Association. Other winners included Delilah Cunneen, 1st runner up plus the Academic award; Alexis Brown, 2nd runner up as well as the Platform award for her work with the American Sign Language.  Delaney Cunneen won a the Community Service award. Dahlia Cunneen also won a Spirit of Miss Fountain Valley award.
Topanga discovered her passion for dance in middle school. She fell in love with the artistry and passion she felt while dancing and is continuing to follow her dreams as a Dance Major at California State University, Long Beach. Topanga is a student in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at Cal State Long Beach and plans to graduate in fall of 2024. She hopes to one day find her way to the Radio City Music Hall as a Rockette and dreams of sharing her passion with the world.
 She was a Girl Scout for 11 years where she learned the value of enacting change in the community. Topanga is a Gold Award recipient with her project being on Food Allergy Awareness. Topanga continues the work she started in her childhood within the Miss America Organization, advocating for people to become more mindful of food allergies. She continues to reflect on her own experience with food allergies and hopes to one day see a world where everyone can feel comfortable sitting down with their friends and family for a meal at a restaurant. 

​​Miss Fountain Valley 2012

Andrea Licata Anema

Andrea Licata  Anema was crowned Miss Fountain Valley in March 2012. She graduated from UC Irvine in Business Administration with a minor In Linguistics. She obtained a Masters of Science Degree in Higher Education, Leadership and Student Development from California Baptist University. Andrea is on staff full time at UCI as an Academic Adviser. Her platform was Creating Awareness of Breast Cancer Detection & Risk Factors and she played classical piano.  At Miss California, she was awarded the top Scholastic Achievement Award, receiving a scholarship from Miss America. Her sponsor was the Huntington Beach Auto Dealers Association. Andrea is married.