Jillian Duggan is a contestant in the 2026 Miss Minden Pageant, sponsored by Young Women’s Service Club.

Jillian is a 22-year-old Shreveport native pursuing a professional career in dance. She recently graduated Northwestern State University with a BFA in Dance.

While attending Northwestern State, Jillian was a member of the Demon Dazzler Danceline, serving as captain her last two years and was also a member of the Dance Organization of Students, serving as president her last two years.

Jillian currently teaches at two dance studios in Shreveport and is on staff with two traveling dance companies. In her free time, Jillian likes to go on walks with her Corgis and is working on earning her Pilates certification.

See Jillian and the other contestants at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 17 at the Minden High School Auditorium.