Education creates opportunity, but wellness and confidence unlock potential.
Hello friends and family,
As Miss Texas US International 2026, I have the privilege of representing women who dream big, work hard, and continue rising through every challenge life places before them.
My journey began as the daughter of immigrant parents who came to the United States in search of greater opportunities. As a first-generation college graduate, I often faced moments of uncertainty, self-doubt, and pressure while pursuing my goals. Through faith, mentorship, education, and the support of those around me, I discovered firsthand the power of encouragement, opportunity, and a strong support system in shaping a young woman’s future.
That understanding inspired me to dedicate my time to serving students through school visits, financial literacy programs, leadership development workshops, and mentorship opportunities. Through these experiences, I have met young women with incredible talent, ambition, and potential. Yet I have also learned that success begins long before a college acceptance letter, a job offer, or an achievement. It begins the moment a young woman believes she is capable, worthy, and empowered to pursue her goals.
Success is about more than opportunity, it is also about believing you belong in the spaces you aspire to reach.
That is why I am proud to support the Still She Rose Initiative.
Still She Rose is a wellness program dedicated to promoting self-care, positive body image, renewed self-esteem, and mental wellness for women and teens within the pageant community. The initiative encourages meaningful conversations around wellness while reminding women that their value extends far beyond a crown, title, or competition. Through education, outreach, resources, and community support, Still She Rose helps create an environment where women can thrive both on and off the stage.
Their mission aligns closely with my belief that true empowerment begins from within. While education can open doors, confidence, resilience, and self-worth give us the courage to walk through them.
Every donation helps support initiatives that encourage women and girls to prioritize their well-being, embrace their value, and recognize their identity beyond pageantry.
Because every young woman deserves the opportunity to thrive, not only academically or professionally, but emotionally and mentally as well.
Thank you for supporting this important mission and helping women and girls continue to rise with confidence, purpose, and strength.
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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.
