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Tyree Cooper's journey to earn the title of 2023 Mrs. Oregon American was a challenging yet inspiring one. She faced significant challenges throughout her life, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, and decades of riding the diet roller coaster. However, in 2018, she made a life-changing decision to undergo gastric bypass surgery. Since then, she has successfully maintained a 135lb weight loss, but it wasn't an easy journey and still says it is “a choice” every day. There are lasting physical effects of her weight loss, such as stretch marks and sagging skin, which impacted her self-image and confidence. Despite these challenges and past experiences of weight-related bullying, Miss Oregon for America Strong 2021 encouraged her to apply for the Mrs. Oregon America pageant. (The preliminary pageant to Mrs. America, the longest running & most prestigious pageant for married women)

Tyree entered her first pageant at the age of 46 and was awarded first runner up & the title of 2023 Mrs. Oregon American. She enjoys encouraging & inspiring women of all ages to overcome negative self-talk & reminds them that it is never too late to follow their dreams. Her participation in pageantry has enriched her life in various ways, including providing her with a sisterhood and bond with other women that she never thought possible. Saying, “we really do look out for each other & fix each other’s crowns.”  Tyree explains that pageantry has served as a self-development program, where she has honed her interview skills and public speaking (not to mention she walks a bit taller now too!). Additionally, through her pageant platform, she founded the Fostered Memories Network, a network of professional photographers who donate their time and talent to capture memories for foster children. She also volunteers with houseless individuals, disadvantaged children, and those in recovery, all while working full-time as a lead project manager for an integrated healthcare system.

She has been married to her husband, Dwayne, for over 27 years and they have three adult children.