Ashlyn Cruise
Miss Sierra Nevada 2026

Ashlyn Cruise is a 27-year-old private school Executive Director based in Fresno, California. She is a proud graduate of California State University, Fresno and Grand Canyon University, where she earned bachelor’s degrees in Child Development and Deaf Education, along with a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education.

For more than a decade, Ashlyn has championed her community service initiative, “I Am Listening,” through which she advocates for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Her dedication to inclusion and accessibility has been formally recognized with a Proclamation Day from the Mayor of Fresno and a resolution from Assemblyman David Tangipa.

Ashlyn is currently working on drafting legislation aimed at integrating American Sign Language into all California schools, reflecting her ongoing commitment to creating equitable educational opportunities for every child.

In her free time, Ashlyn enjoys hot yoga, reading, golfing, and spending quality time with her family, friends, and beloved pets. She values balance, wellness, and connection, and brings that same intentionality into every role she serves.