Tanya Denise Wilson (born June 13, 1950)[1] is an American model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 1972.

Wilson had previously been crowned Miss Hawaii USA 1972, and placed in the top twelve at Miss Universe 1972, where she represented the United States.

[2][3] Wilson later moved to Honolulu, Hawaii with her mother and began attending the University of Hawaiʻi.

At the time of her Miss Hawaii USA win, Wilson was a senior at the University of Hawaiʻi studying physical education, and was set to graduate the weekend after Miss USA.

[4] She and her fiancé intended to marry in June 1973 after passing on her title.