Meet Miss Alabama

Miss Alabama 2009 is Liz Cochran of Helena.  Liz was Miss Hoover 2009 and also held the titles of Miss Chelsea Area 2007 and Miss Shelby County 2008.  Liz is a senior at Birmingham-Southern College where she is majoring in dance and pre-medical studies.  She is a member of Kappa Delta sorority.  Liz is a graduate of Pelham High School where she was president of her senior class and selected as a Distinguished Alumna.  Liz was Shelby County’s Junior Miss and first runner-up to Alabama’s Junior Miss. 

Liz’ personal platform is “With Every Beat,” Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, and she has written a children’s book called “Quest for a Healthy Heart.”  As cardiovascular disease becomes more prevalent in today’s society, it is imperative that this country’s citizens take action to decrease the incidence of this silent killer.  Thirty-eight percent of all deaths in the United States result from these diseases which is more than the next five leading causes of death combined.  Liz hopes to make a difference in these alarming statistics as she spreads the word around Alabama about the dangers of cardiovascular disease.