Nana Meriwether ( born May 24 , 1985 ) is an American philanthropist , former professional volleyball player , and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 2012 . As Miss Maryland USA 2012 , she competed at Miss USA 2012 and finished as the first runner-up . On December 19 , 2012 , after Olivia Culpo won Miss Universe 2012 , Meriwether assumed the title of Miss USA
Miss USA 2012
Miss USA 2012
Nana Meriwether