Stamford|Local Event
Stamford Resident Nina Duennebier Elected Ms. President US along with Classmate, Grace Wang
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GRACE WANG AND NINA DUENNEBIER ELECTED MS. PRESIDENT US
GREENWICH AND STAMFORD
[Greenwich, CT - April 2026] -
After six months of civic leadership training, public speaking, mentorship, and community engagement under the Ms. President US chapter leadership of Maya Chachra, Grace Wang and Nina Duennebier have been elected Ms. President US Greenwich and Ms. President US Stamford for 2026.
Grace, a 4th grader at Greenwich Academy, earned the title of Ms President US Greenwich with a platform focused on reducing screen time and encouraging young people to spend more timeengaging with the world around them. Nina, also a 4th grader at Greenwich Academy, was elected Ms President US Stamford with a platform focused on addressing hunger and helping families gain access to essential items they need to thrive.
The girls earned their titles at the Ms President US Signature Campaign and Election event heldat Greenwich Town Hall. Together with 6 fellow candidate teams, they presented original campaign platforms before an audience of more than 60 community members, elected officials, educators, and civic leaders. The election celebrated the power of young girls using their voices to create meaningful change in their communities.
The event drew support from local leaders including Greenwich Selectwoman Lauren Rabin and Ms. President US Founder Liz Osterhus.
"The confidence, creativity, and courage these girls demonstrated was exemplary," said Amanda Cordano, Executive Director of Ms. President US. "Grace and Nina each identified important issues affecting their communities and presented thoughtful solutions. Their leadership reflects exactly what this program is about: empowering girls to step forward as changemakers and civic leaders."
As Ms. President US Greenwich and Ms. President US Stamford, Grace and Nina will participate in civic and community events throughout the coming year while advancing their platforms and serving as young ambassadors for leadership and civic engagement.
Ms. President US is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young girls to pursue leadership roles in their communities and beyond. Through educational
programming, mentorship, and hands-on civic experiences, the organization empowers girls to become confident changemakers and tomorrow's leaders.
2026-2027 registration is open, and seats are limited. For more information, visit
mspresidentus.org.