Her journey to find herself has taken her from The University of Texas at Dallas to her new roles as a pageant winner and a creative marketing professional. “For as long as I can remember, I’ve struggled with depression,” said Taylor, who will compete in the Miss Texas Scholarship pageant June 25-29 in Richardson. She decided to drop out, and, in search of a new direction, she learned about a girls shelter in Peru that needed caretakers. She is now preparing for the Miss Texas pageant. She said one of the most enjoyable parts of being a pageant queen is visiting schools and interacting with children.