Elizabeth Tam

Miss NY US 2012 | Miss US Galaxy 2017

Senior Product Manager | On-Camera Host | Non Profit Young Prof Board Member

Elizabeth is a native New Yorker, holding a MBA from Fordham University in Finance, Communications & Media Management and currently a Senior Product Manager at American Express leading product enhancements for their latest fin-tech acquisition, Kabbage. Prior to this, she focused on strategy for the Travel & Lifestyle division as well as financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for AMEX & Viacom. Elizabeth is a also a journalist, on-camera host, social media consultant and Founding Member of the New York Edge Young Professionals Council, working to raise awareness and funding for after school programs throughout NYC.  

Elizabeth represented New York as Miss New York United States 2012 at the Miss United States Pageant and the United States as Miss US Galaxy 2017 at the Miss Galaxy International Pageant.  During her reign and in her everyday life, Elizabeth strives to make a positive impact and change in the community, promoting her platform of empowering youth through education by providing them with the tools necessary to succeed in life.

Elizabeth is very optimistic, always trying to look at the positive side of things and living life to the fullest! She remains very active within the community, hosting charity events and volunteering with New York Edge and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Elizabeth loves to learn new things and is always up for new and exciting adventures. In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys travelling, baking, playing the piano and most importantly spending time with her wonderful family and friends.