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Derby Chukwudi

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Derby Chukwudi
Born
EducationBerea College (BSc, BA)

Derby Ozioma Chukwudi is an American beauty pageant titleholder. She won the title of Miss New Jersey USA on March 19, 2023. She represented New Jersey for the title of Miss USA 2023 and reached the top 20.

Early life and education

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Chukwudi was born in Dallas, Texas and is a first generation Nigerian-American. Chukwudi spent her formative years in Lagos, Nigeria.

Chukwudi graduated cum laude from Berea College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics.

Career

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Chukwudi began working at JPMorgan in 2018 as a summer analyst and transitioned to a full-time role in 2019 after completing her undergraduate degrees.[citation needed] As of early 2024, she served as a member of the organization's Global Investment Strategy Team in Midtown New York. She was also a member sub-committee responsible for creating the 24th Annual Summer Reading List.[1]

Pageantry

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Chukwundi has competed at multiple Miss USA beauty pageants. She won the title of Miss New Jersey USA on March 19, 2023.[2] She then represented New Jersey at Miss USA 2023 and reached the top 20.[3]

Miss USA Pageant results
Year Miss New Jersey USA Hometown Placement
2018 Alexa Noone Bayonne Top 10
2020 Gina Mellish Oceanport Top 10
2021 Celinda Ortega Fair Lawn
2022 Alexandra Lakhman Hoboken
2023 Derby Chukwudi Hoboken Top 20

Personal life

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Chukwudi resides in Hoboken, New Jersey.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "J.P. Morgan Launches 24th Annual Summer Reading List". JPMorgan. 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  2. ^ "DERBY CHUKWUDI". Miss New Jersey USA. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  3. ^ "2023 Miss USA Results". Miss USA. 2023-09-30. Retrieved 2024-02-03.