What are your interests and what do you enjoy doing the most?

My interests live at the intersection of creativity, intellect, and self‑expression. I’m deeply inspired by the liberal arts, the performing arts, the humanities, Health & wellness & the life sciences — fields that allow me to explore both the world and the human spirit. I find joy in learning, reading, and expanding my understanding of life through education.

Creativity is where I feel most at home. I love painting, dancing, and writing because each one gives me a different way to express truth, emotion, and imagination. Writing, especially, allows me to turn my thoughts into stories and my experiences into meaning.

Fashion is another passion of mine — not just as style, but as a form of identity and empowerment. To me, fashion is wearable art. It’s a way to communicate confidence, culture, and individuality without ever speaking a word.


List any special training you have had (music, art, drama, dance, etc.)

I’ve been involved in the arts for most of my life. I was a theatre kid from a young age and began participating in extracurricular programs in drama, dance, and performance when I was about six years old. Over the years, I’ve developed a strong foundation in the performing arts, along with an innate talent for visual arts. My training and experience have shaped my creativity, confidence, and ability to express myself across multiple artistic disciplines.


In what sports, if any, have you participated?

I started figure skating at six and joined a running club a year later at age 8, which introduced me early to the importance of physcial movement and cultivating consistency and discipline.

I continued with track and field throughout my academic career, but my focus was always more on personal well‑being than competition. As an adult, I’ve stayed committed to a health‑centered lifestyle — I train with local running and wellness clubs, and I participate in a marathon every year. It’s become a ritual of consistency and self‑care rather than sport, and it keeps me grounded, focused, and connected to my body.


Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life. Why?

Bill Nye the Science Guy has had a profound influence on my life. As a scientist, actor, and author, he made curiosity feel expansive and accessible, and he showed me that it’s possible to build a life that blends science, creativity, and advocacy. His work encouraged me to explore nutrition, wellness, and the sciences without feeling confined to a single path.

I had the chance to meet him in person, and the advice he shared with me that day still shapes how I move through my career and my creative life. He reminded me that the most interesting people are rarely just one thing — and that embracing every part of myself would open more doors than it would close.

Beyond his influence on my academic direction, I admire his commitment to gender equality, scientific literacy, and global access to education. His ability to educate, entertain, and advocate at the same time has inspired me to pursue my own work with that same sense of purpose and multidimensionality.


What is your proudest personal accomplishment (other than participating in this pageant)?

My proudest accomplishment was being crowned Miss Newest Minster North America World 2024–2025 at the Miss/Mrs Canada Beauty Pageant. On the surface, it was a title — but in reality, it was the closing scene of a chapter I once wasn’t sure I’d survive. To stand on that stage, in my own city, wearing a crown that symbolized resilience rather than perfection, felt like watching my life come full circle.

It was a moment that carried the weight of everything that came before it: the uncertainty, the rebuilding, the quiet nights where I had to choose myself again and again. That crowning wasn’t just a win — it was proof that the girl who once fought to stay afloat had grown into a woman capable of leading, inspiring, and taking up space.

But the part I’m most proud of is what happened beyond the spotlight. I finished post‑secondary education, carved out a place for myself in the industry, and built a community of friends and creatives who feel like chosen family. Those connections, that growth, and the life I’ve built around them are the real accomplishment.

The crown was the moment — but the journey that led to it is the story.


What is the most interesting or unique thing that has ever happened to you and/or what is the most interesting thing about you?

One of the most interesting things about me is that I’m the 11th of 13 siblings — a place in the lineup that taught me early how to observe, adapt, and find my own voice in the middle of beautiful chaos. Growing up in such a big family gave me a rare mix of independence and community, and it shaped the way I move through the world.

Another unique thing about me is that I dream in Spanish. I’m not a native speaker, but my mind slips into the language at night as if it’s a second home. It’s something I’ve never been able to fully explain, but it’s become a part of my identity — a quiet reminder that our inner worlds often know us before we know ourselves.

Between being one of thirteen and dreaming in a language I’m still learning, I’ve always felt connected to cultures, stories, and perspectives beyond my own. It’s one of the things that makes my life — and my journey — feel a little more unexpected.


What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?

My career ambition is to build a global, multidimensional career where creativity, wellness, and education intersect. I’ve spent years building my modeling and acting career from the ground up — taking unpaid gigs, low‑budget sets, and reinvesting every opportunity back into my development. Those early sacrifices have created real momentum. I’m now pursuing international modeling opportunities in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Montreal, London, and Paris, with New York Fashion Week on the horizon. My goal isn’t just to work in the industry — it’s to build a global presence that reflects the scale of my vision.

Alongside my creative work, I’m a holistic nutritionist and educator. I’m growing my wellness brand, The Helping Healer and Friends, which focuses on longevity, empowerment, and accessible education. This pageant gives me the visibility to expand my reach across North America and beyond.

My long‑term dream is to become a published children’s book author and to create my own educational children’s TV show, but rooted in wellness, mental health, generational healing while empowering creativity and compassion by inspiring wholeness . I’m already writing and illustrating my first book, The Helping Healer, which blends storytelling with education and confidence‑building for young readers. I want to create a show that makes learning feel magical, accessible, and culturally inclusive — a platform that inspires children the way Bill Nye inspired me.

Advocacy is the third pillar of my career. I’ve been involved with Amnesty International since 2012 and have worked with UNICEF as well, following in my father’s footsteps. My goal is to use every platform I earn — from media, runways to classrooms to television — to amplify conversations about human rights, education access, and holistic well‑being.

Ultimately, my ambition is to build a career with global impact: one that entertains, educates, and empowers. A career where every chapter — modeling, wellness, advocacy, storytelling — works together to create something meaningful and lasting.


What would be your “dream job” in life?

My dream job? Well, part of me wants to say ‘housewife’ …(but only if it comes with a private chef, a skincare fridge, and a villa in Ibiza)…

In reality, my dream job is a mix of everything I love. I’d like to be a series regular on a major TV show — something bold and culturally iconic like Euphoria or Beauty and Black. I adore commercial modeling, but I also want creative ownership: the ability to shape stories, characters, and the impact they have on the public.

Right now, my biggest dream is to become a published children’s author and to create my own educational kids’ TV show — something with the fun and chaos of Nickelodeons Icarly& Victorious, but with the curiosity, empowerment, and heart of Bill Nye. I want to build a world where kids feel inspired, confident, and excited to learn.

So yes, I love the glam of modeling and the thrill of acting, but my dream job is one where I get to create, teach, entertain, and make a direct impact — all while owning my voice and my vision.


Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.

I was born in Monrovia in 1998, during Liberia’s civil war — a time when childhood wasn’t something you eased into, but something you fought to keep. My earliest memories are shaped by conflict, separation, and the quiet courage of a family trying to survive the unimaginable. When the war tore us apart and some of my family members were killed, my father made the impossible decision to get the surviving children out.

We fled to Kenya, and suddenly life shifted. After everything we had endured, we found ourselves in a place where we had access to education, stability, and opportunity. It was a strange kind of privilege — one built on loss, resilience, and the determination of a father who refused to let violence define our future.

By the early 2000s, he brought us to Canada. I grew up in Edmonton, the City of Champions, and later found home in the natural beauty of British Columbia. But immigration didn’t erase the challenges. We faced racism, discrimination, and the subtle ways newcomers are sometimes treated like second‑class citizens.

Despite the chaos that shaped the beginning of my life, my childhood became deeply academic. I threw myself into school, extracurricular activities, and anything that allowed me to build structure out of uncertainty. I learned discipline and self‑control at an age when most children are still learning themselves. Books, clubs, and classrooms became my safe places — the spaces where I could grow, excel, and imagine a future bigger than my circumstances.

I’ve lived through things that could have broken me — racism, betrayal, domestic and child abuse, sexual violence, loss, health crises, and even homelessness. But instead of defining me, these experiences sharpened my purpose. They fueled my advocacy, my compassion, and my commitment to helping others who feel unseen or unheard.

My childhood wasn’t perfect, but it was powerful. It taught me resilience, ambition, and the belief that even the most fractured beginnings can lead to extraordinary futures.


List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.

One of the most unusual jobs I’ve had was working in telemarketing for a lawn‑care company — which taught me patience, persuasion, and how to stay cheerful while being hung up on 200 times a day. I’ve also taken random odd jobs off Craigslist on my days off, just for fun or to make extra cash. My favorite was spending a month as a stranger’s flooring assistant at his cement‑flooring company. I got fairly paid, learned how to mix cement, and even got free lunch every day. It was chaotic, random, and surprisingly wholesome.


List any volunteering you have done.

I’ve volunteered across a wide range of community spaces. I’ve been a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters, supported programs at the Africa Centre in Edmonton, and worked with the Edmonton Arts Council and YEG The Come Up. I’ve been in leadership roles since grade 7, and I often volunteer at events for friends who are coaches and wellness educators. Beyond formal roles, I’m the kind of person who shows up wherever help is needed — a Good Samaritan who believes in contributing to community, culture, and connection.


What is your most unusual talent?

My most unusual talent is that I can sing — really well — and I’m also extremely persuasive. I can talk almost anyone into anything… ethically, of course.

Where is the most interesting place you have been to?

Honestly, I feel like I haven’t traveled to the most interesting places my heart dreams of yet — at least not the ones my budget could take me to so far. So for now, I’d say the most interesting place I’ve ever been is my imagination. It has taken me farther than any plane ticket ever has.

What do you hope to be doing in ten years?

In ten years, I hope to be a homeowner, married to the man of my dreams, and raising a beautiful little family. Professionally, I see myself as a three‑time published children’s author and an international supermodel with creative ownership over my work. I want a life that blends stability and love with global impact and artistic expression. It may not sound wild or flashy, but to me, that balance of family, purpose, and creative freedom is the most exciting future I can imagine.


Is there anything you would like to add that we haven’t asked?

I’m just incredibly grateful and excited to be here. Thank you to everyone who has shown up to support this program and the women in it. It’s an honor to share this space with so many powerful voices. May the best queen win!