Triana Browne, a Tulsa, Oklahoma native, was born with heart troubles and a weak immune system, but her vitality and inner strength quickly became apparent to those around her. As a child, she discovered her passions in athletics, music, and theater, and by the age of 5, she began to excel in these areas.
At the age of 7, Triana started her impressive streak as the state and regional champion in the 200-meter dash, 400-meter dash, and 800-meter run, qualifying her for the Junior Olympics, all while balancing her acting and musical pursuits. This impressive feat continued throughout her childhood, with Triana becoming a Division 1 Track and Field Heptathlete in college.
She graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2016 with a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences, with a focus in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. During her undergraduate career, Triana was involved in various campus organizations and activities, including the Oklahoma State University Women's Track and Field team, Student Health Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Student Athletic Advisory Committee.
Triana received numerous awards and honors during her academic career, including the Academic Achievement Award, Second-Team Academic All-Big XII, Dean's Honor Roll, All-Big XII Honors, Top-10 Senior Nomination, Track and Field Scholarship, and Recipient of the Chickasaw Nation Academic Scholarship.
After graduation, Triana went on to coach children and youth for the USA Track and Field Summer teams, and was appointed Regional Coordinator for both the Winter and Summer Special Olympics. She has also partnered with the American Heart Association, as a survivor of heart disease, and the Boys and Girls Club in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
Triana has volunteered at the Eastern Oklahoma Food Bank and has partnered with the American Heart Association for the past two years as the Honorary Cardiovascular Disease survivor, leading over 10,000 participants in the Tulsa Heart Walk. She was selected to sing the National Anthem at the Jim Thorpe Awards and has partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of both Tulsa and Oklahoma City, spreading her platform, Bridging the Great Cultural Divide.
