Graziella Baratta
Ms. United States 2008

Graziella is thrilled and honored to have captured the crown of Ms. United States 2008!   Graziella represented New York at the national pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 12- 17, 2008.  She is no stranger to pageantry titles, as she has held the Miss New Jersey United States 2004 and 2005 titles, as well as Miss Bergen County NJ 01 & 03, and Miss Middlesex County NJ 02 titles in the Miss America Pageant.  Ms. Baratta's highest pageant placing was first runner- up at the Miss United States Pageant, but what she honors more are the opportunities that pageants have afforded her. 

"Pageants are truly a rewarding experience for young women, enabling them to expand their horizons and promote issues dear to them, as well as opening doors of opportunity in their careers and beyond."

Graziella is a triple- threat performing artist & choreographer/ instructor, as well as an image development specialist.  With her sister Liana, the Baratta sisters offer personal and business- oriented image consulting through their company brand B.YOUneek.  As a performer, Graziella has been seen on stage for regional and off- Broadway productions such as FAME! The Musical, on MTV, Billboard LIVE, at Madison Square Garden and much more.  See Graziella's performing artist website at www.graziella.us. Currently, Graziella is working on productions with her dance company G-Volution, such as their original musical, "Puttin on the G" which debuted off- Broadway in September 2007.

Ms. Baratta has volunteered for many charitable organizations over the years, and is truly dedicated to touching the hearts of others by sharing her talents with as many people as possible. 

Graziella's official platforms are Healthy Habits for Life and I aM for Women.  Read all about them on the Ms. New York Blog