Crowned Miss Alabama USA 2024, Diane Westhoven is passionate about sharing her vision of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and instilling confidence in others wherever she goes.
A lifelong Auburn Tigers fan, Westhoven, 22, always knew she would follow in her family’s footsteps and attend Auburn University.
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