Winning the title of Mrs. Arizona America is truly a dream come true! I’ll never forget the moment when I was standing up there on stage and realized that I had just won. I was so proud, yet so humbled at the same time. I am so honored to represent this beautiful state and all that it stands for. For me, winning this title is about sharing it with the community by reaching out, making a difference and changing lives. This opportunity wouldn’t be possible without my amazing family. To my husband, thank you for allowing me to dream big! You are my rock and your love and support is what keeps me strong. Together we have three wonderful children, five year old identical twin boys and a 2 ½ year old daughter. They are my world and each day I thank God for allowing me to be their mommy. I am forever grateful to the March of Dimes for their support when my twins were born two months prematurely. I am so blessed that the outcome was so positive and today they are healthy, vibrant boys who keep mommy on the go!

It was an honor to be chosen this year as the Ambassador family for the March of Dimes Southern Arizona Division and have the opportunity to speak to families throughout the state. It is my mission, along with the March of Dimes that one day all babies will be born healthy. In addition to promoting my platform, I also support the March of Dimes by volunteering at a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to support families who have babies in the NICU. There is nothing more rewarding than to be able to give back, a lesson I learned while growing up with a paraplegic father. Along with being a wife, a mom of three young children, an entrepreneur, Ambassador Family and a volunteer in my community for numerous charities, I am now honored to hold the title and proudly represent the state of Arizona. I am Lori Skutnik, Mrs. Arizona America 2011!