Two years ago, I stepped into the world of pageantry not for the crown, but for something far more personal, to rebuild myself. After walking through many seasons of loss — losing a career, a home, and even pieces of myself in the depths of motherhood — I knew I needed a place where I could reclaim my confidence, strengthen my mental health, and rise again as the woman and mother I aspired to be.

What started as a journey of healing has grown into a calling to serve. Pageantry has given me a platform to use my voice, and with it, I have chosen to champion two causes that define my heart:

Autism advocacy—as a proud autism mom, raising awareness and creating inclusion here in Arizona as well as across the United States. 

Women’s mental health—as a survivor of domestic violence and significant adversity, standing beside women who feel unseen, unheard, or unworthy, and reminding them that they, too, can rise.

Competing for the title of International Ms. USA is not just about me, it’s about carrying the stories of women, mothers, survivors, and advocates everywhere. It’s about proving that no matter what you’ve walked through, your voice matters, your dreams are worthy, and your impact can be limitless.

That is why I am proud to be an Ambassador for Still She Rose, an incredible organization dedicated to promoting mental health and wellness for women of all ages in pageantry. Their mission is close to my heart, and together, we can ensure more women receive the support, resources, and encouragement they deserve.

I invite you to join me in this mission. Your donation—big or small—directly supports the mental health and wellness of women walking this journey. Let’s create a legacy of strength, healing, and hope.

Thank you for believing in me and walking beside me on this journey. Together, we rise!

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Still She Rose is a wellness program for leaders, women and teens in the pageant industry. Funded by the B4ACUSA Foundation, wellness program initiatives are open to all pageant community members.

The ROSE is symbolic of the spirit that grows within each of us when proper care and attention is applied.

Together, we can encourage wellness through self care, positive body image, renewed self esteem and affirmation of one's identity beyond pageantry. We aim to engage in a conversation of support, honesty, reflection and awareness, in order to promote wellness as the foundation of the pageant industry.

Because each of us can say, She Struggled; and Still She Rose.