Two locals turned a dentist office into a catwalk as the merging of style and business was forged. (See Style Means Business story)
West Simsbury native Maggie Peterson has turned heads as the reigning Miss Connecticut Teen USA, but her success didnt start there. As a rising senior at The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Maggie has a 4.0 GPA and serves as Student Body President, captain of the varsity swim team and plays varsity tennis.
Maggie is also passionate about serving her community, with a special focus on supporting children and families affected by cancer. She volunteers with Vie for the Kids and Relay For Life and inspires others to serve. From West Simsbury to the national stage, Maggie is honored to represent the people, the Farmington Valley community and spirit of Connecticut.
Jessica Rafalowski Viggiano is an international model featured in many publications. She has modeled for major fashion brands such as Roberto Cavalli, Chloe, Ed Hardy, and Perry Ellis. In 2008, she won the title of Miss Florida USA on her first attempt and placed top 10 in the Miss USA competition.
In 2019 Jessica made the jump from fashion to fitness, entering and winning her first WBFF Amateur fitness competition, earning her Pro Card. Since then, Jessica has worked in a family-owned aerospace manufacturing business and built Trilogy Fitness in Tariffville, CT with her husband, Greg. Trilogy is a unique gym with group classes and referred to as the "speakeasy gym" because of its unique location in the basement of the Tariffville MIll.
Jessica's favorite title though is “mommy” to her two amazing daughters, Stella and Sylvie. To Jessica, her family is at the heart of everything she does as they are her greatest blessing and source of constant inspiration.
Follow Maggie's journey on Instagram @missctteenusa and Jessica's @jess_raf