Delaware · Engineer · Advocate
Julia HatoumMiss Delaware
USA 2026
An engineer representing the First State. Julia is Miss Delaware USA 2026 and uses her platform to help more women see a future in STEM.
Meet Julia on the official Miss Delaware USA website ↗
Her platform
More women
in STEM.
Julia works in transmission engineering and program management at Power Industry Experts in Newark, Delaware. Her work on the electric grid gives her a practical perspective on the opportunities in technical careers.
Her advocacy focuses on helping women and other underrepresented students enter engineering and stay in the field. The state organization describes her work in mentorship, social media advocacy and the development of a university retention certification program.
For schools and community groups, her story connects engineering with student leadership and the confidence to pursue a technical education.
Explore Julia's engineering work →Delaware pageant journey
A platform built
through service.
- 2024
University of Delaware graduate and student leader
Julia graduated with an honors chemical engineering degree and three minors. The University's Board of Trustees recognized her service as student body president and her advocacy for undergraduate students.
Read the University of Delaware recognition ↗ - 2025
Miss Delaware USA first runner-up
Julia placed first runner-up in her first Miss Delaware USA competition, with a platform promoting women in STEM. Her employer celebrated the result and her work in engineering.
Read Power Industry Experts' spotlight ↗ - 2026
Miss Delaware USA 2026
The Miss Delaware USA organization identifies Julia as its 2026 titleholder. Miss USA also lists her as Delaware's representative in its Class of 2026.
Official titleholder biography ↗Miss USA Class of 2026 ↗
Delaware community
Service before
the sash.
As student body president, Julia represented more than 20,000 University of Delaware undergraduates. Her work included student advocacy and participation in Board of Trustees committees. Today, she connects that experience with her women in STEM platform.
Invite Julia to a Delaware school, youth program, charity or community event through the pageant organization's appearance request process. Requests are subject to availability and approval.
Ask about an appearance ↗In frame
Pageant portraits.
Press & profiles
Read her story.
Julia's official 2026 titleholder biography
Engineering, education, modeling and her platform for women in STEM.
↗Yahoo News · August 2026Meet the 51 women competing to be Miss USA 2026
The Delaware profile covers Julia's engineering career, education and modeling.
↗University of Delaware · September 2024Recognition for student leadership
The College of Engineering reports on Julia's Board of Trustees recognition.
↗About the title.
Who is Miss Delaware USA 2026?
Julia Hatoum is Miss Delaware USA 2026. She is an engineer, model and University of Delaware graduate who advocates for women in STEM. Her title is confirmed by the state pageant organization.
Are Miss Delaware and Miss Delaware USA the same competition?
They are separate competitions. Miss Delaware USAselects Delaware's representative for Miss USA. Miss Delawarebelongs to the Miss America system. Julia's title is Miss Delaware USA 2026.
How can I request an appearance or interview?
For titleholder appearances, use the Miss Delaware USA organization's contact page. For professional inquiries, see Julia's contact options.