Karlee Angel is a fashion designer, entrepreneur, and lifelong equestrian who believes creativity has the power to create connection, confidence, and impact.

A graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Design, Karlee has built her career at the intersection of design, innovation, and purpose. During her time at Virginia Tech, she founded Hokie Designers, producing the university's first outdoor and adoption fashion show, and gained recognition for her feminine, storytelling-driven designs.

She is the founder of Wild Angels Equestrian, a brand born from a simple observation: equestrian fashion had never truly been designed for the modern feminine rider. Wild Angels reimagines riding wear through a romantic, expressive lens, blending technical performance with soft, original design so that women feel as beautiful in the saddle as they do beyond it.

As Miss Greater Richmond within the Miss America Organization, Karlee leads Rescue Angels RVA, an official nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to the healing power of the human-animal bond through education, community engagement, and adoption advocacy. Through school programs, community events, and partnerships with local shelters, her work connects people and animals in ways that create compassion, confidence, and lasting impact.

A lifelong equestrian, Karlee credits the sport for shaping her discipline, resilience, and creativity. For her, the barn has always been more than a place. It is where she learned the power of connection, a value that continues to guide both her designs and her mission.