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Claire is a wife, mother, business owner, NICU educator and advocate, and self-published author. She is the founder, owner, and operator of The Cookie Jar by Claire, a bakery specializing in custom cookies. In her spare time Claire loves camping, baking, and anything crafty.

Family means the world to her, and being a mom to her two girls is her greatest blessing. When she’s not baking or crafting, you’ll find Claire thrift shopping, hanging out at her twin sister’s house, or putting together NICU care packages for her charitable organization, The Tiny Warrior Project.

Claire created The Tiny Warrior Project after her youngest daughter, Shelby, stopped breathing and was subsequently admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). After Shelby’s recovery, Claire began making care packages for NICU families like hers in Southern California and her initiative quickly grew. The Tiny Warrior Project is now helping families in seven states, and Claire is excited to continue this expansion both nationally and internationally as Mrs. Petite USA. 

Being Mrs. Petite USA has been a dream of Claire’s for quite some time, and she cannot wait to get to work as an ambassador for Petite USA. 

Kristine is a radiant 51 yr old force of nature who proves that grace, grit and a deep love for animals and anything sparkly can coexist in perfect harmony.

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For the past 25 years. Kristine has been happily married to Bryan, a partnership built on laughter, mutual respect and family values.  Twenty eight years ago while working as a veterinary technician at the university where Bryan was earning his DVM, a spark was made between them.  This ignited their love story.  Today Kris and Bryan are proud owners of The Vet Clinic of Palm Harbor, a thriving 4 doctor practice they’ve nurtured for 22 years into a cornerstone of the community.

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Together they have raised 3 extraordinary children- Taylor, Aether and Kevin- each carving their own path while carrying forward their parents’ values of empathy and adventure.  Weekends find Kris trading in her scrubs (unless there is a community event) for casual time exploring nature with her family camping or boating.

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Kristine’s heartbeat is her platform- Reviving Resilience- a passionate initiative combating burnout and compassion fatigue in veterinary medicine.  Drawing from 3 decades on the front lines, she mentors veterinary technicians and veterinarians, and champions mental-health resources that help keep caregivers whole so they can keep healing.

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Kris has loved being a part of this organization for 10 years.  She is committed to preserving its rich history and ensuring its legacy endures for generations to come as your Elite Ms. Petite USA 2025!