Miss New York USA 2025

Surviving isn't living, and I learned this lesson the hard way. When my mother passed away, I unknowingly abandoned my identity and dreams, stepping into her shoes instead of honoring my own path. But now, I'm reclaiming my aspirations and inviting you to be part of this extraordinary journey.

In 2015, after placing 2nd Runner-Up at Miss Georgia United States, my mom beamed with pride and said, "We're going back to compete for Miss USA!" But despite my success, I told her I was exhausted. Disappointed, my mom couldn't understand why I would step away while I was ahead, reminding me that just two years earlier, I'd placed 4th Runner-Up at the Miss DC America Pageant. Though Miss USA was always my true dream, I always came up just short in the state pageants and my family was sacrificing so much financially for my competitions. Nearing 30, I thought the "smart" choice was to focus on my growing acting career.

As the dust settled after my mom passed, I felt something I had never experienced before: regret. Now ineligible to compete for my lifelong dream of becoming Miss USA due to aging out, I regretted not listening to my mom and giving it my all and competing one more time in my last year of eligibility. I'd never been a quitter and was disappointed that I didn't take my last shot.

But fate had other plans. In a thrilling turn of events, Miss USA/Miss Universe removed the age restrictions last year! I'm eligible to compete again! So here we go! From August 15-17, 2025, I will be hitting the stage where it all started for me 19 years ago in Albany, NY to compete for Miss New York USA at the age of 36 rocking a burkini and hijabs; a powerful statement of inclusivity and my personal growth.

I am raising $10,000 to cover expenses associated with the competition inclusive of but not limited to registration, entry fee, wardrobe training, etc. Please support me with a donation and share this link to help me achieve my dream of becoming Miss USA as I compete for Miss New York USA 2025.