Jennifer McMahan

Jennifer McMahan was recently crowned Mrs. Michigan 2011. This July finds our newest Star Champion in Chicago, competing for the Mrs. International 2011 title.

Jennifer is a wife, mother of two and a successful model. She plans to help increase awareness as well as raise funds for Champions Against Bullying in order that they continue their work protecting youth.

"Bullying is a growing social issue that impairs our children's ability to learn," McMahan said. "I'm thankful to have this opportunity to help stop this type of harassment that keeps so many children and teenagers living in fear."

Michelle Carter-Leis

Michelle shares her passion for music and her cause: “I am thrilled to be working with Champions Against Bullying. I believe bullying has affected us all at one point resulting in damage that can continue into adulthood if ignored. That’s why it’s so important to teach kids at a very young age to respect and honor themselves and others. I am very impressed by the work and passion that Alexandra and Leigh bring to this under-publicized cause. I am definitely a Champion Against Bullying!”

The musical sound of Michelle Carter-Leis can be best described as sultry modern pop with nuances of contemporary Jazz. Her bold, charismatic performance combined with clean vocals and soaring angelic notes, accentuates the powerful tone that balances between soulful highs and melodic lows.

Carter-Leis' musical journey started at age 3, while she officially began her classical training at 11 and continued until age 20 at both Douglas College and privately with renowned opera teacher, David Meek, at University of British Columbia. Carter-Leis was selected to attend the Banff Center of the Arts voice intensive with Richard Armstrong in Alberta. In 1999, Michelle joined a House/Ambient ensemble, Mercury Sound Cartel, and for the next six years, wrote, performed and recorded songs that were also licensed for feature films, television series and commercials. When the group disbanded, Carter-Leis independently released her solo debut CD "Glass" in 2005. She has performed at high profile venues in Los Angeles, as well as at Winterfolk V and New Music West festival, and opened for acts including Lucas Rossi and Trulio Disgracious. Carter-Leis is excited to record her debut CD with Realize Records fall 2009.

For more information on Michelle Carter-Leis and Realize Records go to

www.michellecarterleis.com and www.realizerecords.com

Dani California

Dani California is both an Actress and Teen Fashionista. As the creator of over 1000 Dani California outfits she designs and assembles outfits online that embrace, empower and express everyone she works with. Her work showed her the importance of honoring who you and inspired her to be a part of Champions Against Bullying and develop her own website for kids who have been bullied.

“I chose to join Champions Against Bullying because their message and mission really spoke to me. Being a target of bullying opened my eyes to the reality of how many children and teens are bullied each day. I encourage everyone to become a part of Champions Against Bullying and support this wonderful organization. Together we can put an end to bullying.” With first hand knowledge of cyber-bullying, Dani created a website – a safe place for people to tell their story and be heard.

Check out her blog on health, fitness and fashion.

www.danicaliforniaoutfits.com

www.YouNeedToBeHeard.com

For more information, please contact: info@championsagainstbullying.com