Haynes is a benefits analyst at Alliant Insurance Service and is a graduate of the University of Georgia. She is no stranger to pageantry, having competed in the Miss America Organization as Miss Historic Buford, Miss Cobb County and Miss University of Georgia. She speaks to young people about her platform “I Am Enough,” which promotes building self esteem.
Haynes will advance to the Miss USA Pageant in 2022. The winner of Miss USA will advance to the Miss Universe Pageant.