Miranda is from Apollo, Pennsylvania and grew up on Kistaco Farm, a small fruit and vegetable farm specializing in apples and apple cider production.  She is majoring in Agriculture and Natural Resources and has always enjoyed working with plants, outside and in the greenhouse.  She is interested in developing more efficient growing methods for small farmers and getting the public more interested and involved in local food production and consumption.  She also loves to dance and is a member of the Berea College Country Dancers and the Modern Dance Troupe.