JANE GRANBERRY

Jane Granberry is Miss Mississippi 2026, using her education and experience in business and communications to serve the state of Mississippi.

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As the creator of Literacy Without Limits, she is passionate about empowering communities through education, outreach, and a shared belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to read, learn, and grow. Through expanding access to literacy tools, championing strong curriculum, and building statewide partnerships, Literacy Without Limits works to equip all Mississippians for success in school, career, and life.

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An honors graduate of the University of Mississippi, Jane earned her Bachelor's degree in Integrated Marketing Communications, with a minor in Business and a specialization in Public Relations. During her time at Ole Miss, she was a member of the National Champion Ole Miss Rebelettes Dance Team, was named 2024 Campus Favorite, and was involved in the Honors College, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, RebelTHON Dance Marathon Board, Columns Society, Ole Miss Ambassadors, and The Big Event. She has since returned to Ole Miss to complete her Master of Business Administration, with the career goal of becoming a strategic marketing consultant.

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Jane brings four years of experience in influencer marketing, digital media, public relations, and events for brands including Tarte Cosmetics, Good Molecules, and Clinique. As Influencer Marketing and PR Coordinator at Tarte Cosmetics, she led work on international product launches, the Trippin' With Tarte influencer trips, affiliate marketing, and more.

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At Miss Mississippi, Jane has been awarded the Overall Interview Award, First Runner-Up to the Quality of Life Award, the Women in Business Scholarship, the Wayne J. Sutter Memorial Scholarship, and the V105.5 and Newstalk 107.7 Scholarship, along with the Overall Fitness Award (2025, 2026), Preliminary Fitness Award (2025, 2026), and Preliminary Talent Award (2025, 2026). She previously served as Miss Mississippi's Outstanding Teen in 2019 & 2020, placing in the Top 10 at Miss America's Outstanding Teen.