Jennifer Berry-Gooden (born July 18, 1983) is an American beauty pageant titleholder[1] who was crowned Miss America on January 21, 2006.
She expressed hopes to attain a Master's in education and become an elementary school teacher after her reign as Miss America.
She competed as Miss Grand Lake and was a double preliminary winner, winning awards for both talent and swimsuit.
She acted as a national spokesperson for Mothers Against Drunk Driving during her reign, and also worked on behalf of numerous other charities.
Berry also had the opportunity to host the second annual Miss America's Outstanding Teen pageant held in Orlando, Florida.She is a member of the Churches of Christ.