Charlotte Peng 彭与涵
At 20 years old, Charlotte Peng is pursuing a graduate degree in Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Southern California, aiming to channel her business knowledge into advocacy and create positive change through sustainable ventures. She also holds a B.A. in Communications and Public Relations from Loyola Marymount University.
Charlotte’s journey extends beyond academics; she has been a fashion model for four years and recently signed with Wilhelmina Models. Charlotte believes that modeling is a powerful way to celebrate self-expression and individuality. She’s walked runways at LA Fashion Week and OC Fashion Week, and has been featured in over 20 magazines.
To Charlotte, pageantry is more than just a stage—it’s a platform for change, resilience, and authenticity. She joined Miss LA Chinatown to support Chinese Americans through assimilation, promote understanding, and celebrate our diverse American identity.
Charlotte Peng is a 19-year-old senior studying Communications and Public Relations at Loyola Marymount University. As a first-generation student, she will be graduating college at the age of 20, and she hopes to attend graduate school at USC Marshall next. Having achieved the esteemed title of Ist Runner-Up for Miss Asia USA last year, Charlotte's experience in the pageant became a catalyst for self-discovery. This transformative journey spurred her to reestablish a connection with her Chinese heritage, leading Charlotte to dedicate her platform to supporting Chinese Americans going through the assimilation process, and the pressing need to combat COVID- 19 stigmas.