Ms. Wheelchair Washington
2008 Meg Paulsen
COMPASSIONATE…
COMMITTED…
CONSISTENT…
CONTRIBUTION…
COMMUNITY…
- Lives on her own in Woodinville, Washington with her dog Jasmine
- Employed as a Staff Support Specialist for Volt Technical Resources
- Volunteers with various disability-based organizations including the Outdoors for All Foundation
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Management from DeVry University
- Disabled since birth due to Spina Bifida
- Enjoys being on the trails or water in the Puget Sound area
- Self Perception: Compassionate, Committed, Consistent, Contribution, Community
Day 1 - Meg Arrives in Rockville
Day 2 - Funday!

Day 4 - Resume Judging and State Displays

Day 5 - Platform Speeches

I am so proud of you Meg!!
Looking forward to meeting you in Ellensburg.
Sincerely,
Logan
You go girl!
We are so proud of you!
Way to represent WA.
Laurie
Wanted to say congratulations for being Ms Wheelchair Washington. Look forward to seeing all of the wonderful ladies in Rockville! Even though we might be competing for the same title, it is not about the title but what we can do to promote our cause to all of the Nation! Good luck!
Meg- I am so proud of everything you have accomplished these last few months. I only wish I could be there in person to support you at the National Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant. You will do great!!!
Meg, it’s good to see you get so darn far, we’re very proud of you in the Compatore household!! Keep up the good work and you’ll do great at the national competition.
Hi Meg- It was so great to meet you and thank you for representing Washington state.
Susan
Hello Meg, forgive me for not knowing exactly what you do, are you in a race? I am learning more and more about disabilities, my nine year old granddaughter has Bardet Biedle syndrome, and I get things from emails all the time. You do everything, what exactly does your disability limit you to? I wish you lots of luck and I encourage you to keep going, I see that no one has to tell you that you are going to college and getting your degree, again best wishes.
Look at how cute you are with your crown! Congrats, and good luck! We’re all rooting for you!
Good luck, Meg. You make all of us in Washington State proud to have you as our representative. Have fun at the pageant. You’re our queen no matter what!
Have a great week during the pageant! Life’s a journey, enjoy your 2008 realm. You are a beautiful person inside & out and a wonderful representative for the state of Washington. Best wishes. Loves, Sharry
I wish you the best of luck!
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you in advance to the great state of Maryland. I look forward to meeting you. I know that we will all have a great time during the week of Nationals. Good luck and most importantly have fun!!!
Ms. Wheelchair MD
My name is Angie Wilkerson: I was Ms. Wheelchair Virginia 2005-2006, second runner-up at Ms. Wheelchair America 2006 and also was awarded the People’s Choice Award. To all contestants, congratulations! As you get ready for MWA I know you are probably very excited and nervous at the same time. I wanted to share these pieces of wisdom based on my experiences and advice I received. You will be glad if you do all of your preparation before going to MWA (prepare & practice speeches, etc.), once you arrive pace yourself- don’t wear yourself out- get your rest and eat well- take care of yourself, enjoy every moment of the experience, take lots of pictures, try to meet and spend time with each contestant- you will be so inspired and enriched by doing so, you are all amazing and special…don’t compare yourself to anyone else- just be the best you that you can be, think of your fellow contestants not as competition but rather as members of a team with the same mission as you. May you all support, encourage, educate, and inspire one another. Have the time of your life and congratulations again to each of you on your achievements.
God bless,
Angie Wilkerson
MWVA 2005-2006
Hi Meg, I’m Rose, Ms. Wheelchair Virginia. Are you geared up for a week of fun as we compete? I look forward to meeting you. Have a safe and enjoyable rip.
Hi Meg!
I’m Ashlee Allington Ms. Wheelchair Utah! I just wanted to say good luck! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for all of us, and I look forward to meeting you!
Ashlee
Hi there Meg. I just wanted to tell you Im so proud of you. You have been my bestfriend for a long time and I wish you nothing but the best. You go Girl!!!!
Hi Meg!
You are awesome and truly an inspiration to all you come in contact with. I’m very excited for you with the upcoming pageant. Have a great time (I know you will!), enjoy, and I want to hear all about it when you return.
Jill
Meg- I just want to say that I know you have had to go through a lot this past week. I am so glad your mom is doing better. I am sorry she won’t be there to enjoy the week with you but she will be so proud of you, just like the rest of us in Washington that despite everything you are strong and won’t let anything get you down! You go girl! Your favorite state coordinator
Tammy
Meg- Congratulations on your title of Ms Wheelchair . You have a very busy and exciting week ahead of you in Rockville Maryland. Embrace every moment of this once in a lifetime opportunity and open yourself up to learning from all of the amazing women around you. Best of luck! I look forward to meeting you next week, Tammy speaks very highly of you.
Autumn Grant
Ms Wheelchair America 2007
Ms Wheelchair Massachusetts 2006
Ms Wheelchair Massachusetts State Coordinator
Looking forward to meeting all you young ladies on Monday at the hotel. Have a good trip to Maryland
Deborah Barnes
Ms Wheelchair DC
Meg,
I wish you a wonderful week at Nationals, full of memories and meaning, with much to be happy about… Know this - you are all already winners, so just let your natural beauty shine through!
xoxo
Kristen McCosh, MWA 2008
Hello Meg,
In five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure, a year in the life?
This exact question from one of my favorite songs from the musical RENT began running through my head from the moment I recieved the title of Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee. How would I measure this year? And now I know I am measuring it in every lesson taught and learned and every friendship made.
I am looking forward to a great week here at Nationals. Thank you for being a part of how I will measure this year.
Kasondra, Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee 2008
Hi Meg,
Wish you all the best and Good luck on the competition. We all are cheering for you all the way.
Hi Meg - so happy to talk to you last night! Dad & I wish you all the best and want you to have a great experience at the event. Be yourself, have fun and learn lots.
Love, Mom & Dad
ps: Hi to Susan!
Hi Meg - we enjoyed seeing your board display. Looks very professional and colorful. Hope you’re having lots of fun and we’re thinking of you so often.
Love, Mom & Dad
Hi Meg, We know that you’re having a great time at the event. We’re wishing you the best from Guam!!!
love, Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bill
Meg Congrads on everything you have accomplished. I hope you know you are an amazing person and you have represented Washington state proudly! We love you!!!!
Im so proud of you Meg. Your the best just keep up the great work.Love Kathy Clark
Meg,
It was such a pleasure to get to know you and Susan this past week at Nationals! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments, and please continue to keep up all of your great advocacy work in Washington…
xoxo
Kristen McCosh
MWA 2008
You have a terrific smile, and you are so on-target with your work to facilitate greater employment for people of all abilities. You serve Washington so well. John and I enjoyed meeting you and Susan.
Jaime Blanton
MWKY 2008
Meg,
It was a pleasure meeting you and Susan. Hope you got home Okay and kept Susan from getting into trouble. Good Luck!
Nadia
Hi Meg -
You looked beautiful in the pics! We are very proud of you! You have gone far! You are an amazing person and one of the greatest of friends and we love you dearly!
Stop by or come stay a night with us on Labor Day weekend.
Love, Nade & family
Congratulations on representing your state in a great way! It was fun meeting you, and wish you best of luck in your future endevours.
If you want to stay in touch please email me at reevepupandkittens@sbcglobal.net
Hi Meg,
Congratulations! I saw Tracy and heard you moved to the neighborhood. Email me, when you get a chance.
Gina