2022 CONTESTANTS
- A (U) after the name means that this contestant is 40 years of age and up and will also be competing for the title of USA INTERNATIONAL MS. 2022-23.
- A (B) after the name means that this contestant is 50 years of age and up and will also be competing for the title of MS. INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY 2022-23.
- A (M) after the name means that this contestant is Married and will also be competing for the title of MRS. INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY 2022-23.
- Contestants can compete for all titles if eligible!
MS. ALABAMA (UBM)
Cindy
Platform:
Balancing Family, Fitness and Finance
Cindy is a Certified Financial Planner, singer, decorator, and golfer. Her passions are helping design financial solutions for a lifetime, ministering through music, and playing golf around the world with her husband Earl. Cindy believes that when you strive for excellence, success will naturally follow!
MS. CALIFORNIA (U)
Terri
Platform:
Heart Awareness
Terri demonstrates her compassion for others through her work as a Nurse and her platform in helping others who are experiencing heart disease. In 2016, Terri received a Presidential Gold Award for her volunteer efforts to help the homeless.
MS. CALIFORNIA COAST (UBM)
Kimberly
Platform:
Healthy Lifestyle - Thrive Together NOW
Kimberly’s has spent 33+ years studying nutrition while raising and educating her ten children. Together with her husband, she provides nutritional and fitness coaching in her community. Kimberly’s passion comes from her faith and family. She enjoys encouraging, inspiring, and serving others by impacting the next generation.
MS. CALIFORNIA STATE (U)
D'London
Platform:
Cancer
An entrepreneur and a reality tv executive producer , with years of business experience. She has a PhD in Homeopathic Medicine and started Monarch Global, a Cystic Fibrosis /Cancer awareness Non-Profit Organization. D’London is a Grammy Balloted Singer/Songwriter and a published author.
MS. COLORADO
Juliet
Platform:
American Heart Association
Radio Show Host, Published Author, and Chamber of Commerce CEO Juliet Abdel is a two-time aneurysm survivor and caregiver. She is an ambassador, spokesperson, educator and trainer for the American Heart Association, and her mission is to stop cardiovascular disease in its tracks nationwide.
MS. CONNECTICUT (U)
Julia
Platform:
Homelessness
Julia Isabel is an exceptionally talented artist, designer, and model. She is a student of John Welch school of business while also working and raising her three sons in Connecticut. She believes in the motto to "Never Ever Give Up" and that beauty will save the world.
MS. GOLDEN STATE
Tiffani
Platform:
Autism and Developmental Disorders Awareness
Tiffani has worked with children with autism and other developmental disorders for 8 years. Her passion is helping children gain their independence. She is a nursing student and loves leading walkathons to raise autism awareness.
MS. IDAHO (UM)
Cheyenne
Platform:
"Care for the Givers" In support of individuals that provide care for a family member or loved one.
Cheyenne Bennion was a wildland firefighter for the US Forest Service for 14 years, before she suffered a career ending accident. She then married the love of her life Shalen. Now a Real Estate agent, she enjoys welcoming others to Idaho.
MS. ILLINOIS
Antonella
Platform:
Save a Life ~ Make a Friend
The Program entails rescuing dogs from high-kill shelters, train them to interrup panic attacks, and pair them with people suffering from PTSD.
Antonella holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology/Multimedia Design. She enjoys creating videos and 3D animations to educate the community about animal welfare. She has experience working as a print model. She loves horse riding, hiking, acting, dancing, and spending time with her human and furry friends.
MS. MARYLAND
Valentina
Platform:
Constantly V ❤️ Self Love
Valentina is an advocate for women in STEM. She is a Computer Scientist. She has a passion for travel and being immersed in experiences. She is also a believer in supporting local and small businesses.
MS. MIDWEST AMERICA
Nicole
Platform:
Suicide Prevention
A graduate from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, Nicole is the Marketing Manager for her family business 360 Hazardous: 24/7 Cleanup Services. Nicole is an advocate for Suicide Prevention & in her spare time, she enjoys attending personal development opportunities, designing, meditating, traveling, & spending time with loved ones.
MS. NORTH FLORIDA
Judy
Platform:
Brain Tumor / Brain Cancer
Judy is a widowed mom of two school aged children. After losing her husband to glioblastoma, Judy has been a strong advocate for brain cancer research. She currently works as an operating room nurse in orthopedic and neurosurgeries. Her hobbies include volunteering, body building, dance, and anything outdoors.
MS. NORTH TEXAS
Chesney
Platform:
Special Needs Awareness & Inclusivity
Chesney founded the We’re All Mammals Project Foundation. This project's purpose is to support those facing mental and physical challenges. As a cancer survivor who endures her own physical challenges, she lives by the motto “We are different, never less!”
MS. ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL
Desirie
Platform:
Desire to Serve, Believe YOU Can!
To promote an active lifestyle through community involvement, and to boost mental and physical well being for a happier and healthier life.
Desirie works as a specialty float nurse and is currently pursuing her RN degree. She believes that her passion for community involvement will make a difference. She enjoys 5K Runs, modeling in charity fashion shows, and supporting the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Awareness.
MS. PACIFIC COAST (UBM)
Andrea
Platform:
Community Service and Youth Mentoring
Andrea is a mom of 5 children and has had a dance studio and gymnasium for 30 years. She likes to play golf, piano, and the drums. She founded the Benefit “Dance Your Heart Out”, and is a “Hope Studio” for “Dancers Against Cancer!"
MS. SOUTH FLORIDA (UB)
Dina
Platform:
100+ Women That Care
Dina is a multi-business owner, who combined her passion for real estate, design & wine. She utilizes her passions to team with other like minded women involved in 100+ Women Who Care organization, a powerful force for doing good in her community supporting local underfunded nonprofits and charities.
MS. SOUTH TEXAS (U)
Tami
Platform:
Soldiers Angels - The choice to serve is one of sacrifice.
An active volunteer for Soldiers Angels - Tami gives her heart and soul to veterans, military members and their families as a crusader for the causes. All while guiding them to and through the abundance of resources available.
MS. SOUTHEAST AMERICA
Talisha
Platform:
Physical and mental support for our Military Soldiers.
For over 15 years, Talisha is a professional Cosmetologist. Currently the owner of Talishas Salon Spa she specializes in providing haircuts that give our Military Soldiers their own sense of identity. Her motto in life is to "Always love others the way you love yourself."
MS. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (U)
Mai-Lea
Platform:
Down Syndrome Awareness
Mai-Lea is a television show host, a luxury house flipper and a longtime advocate for the Down Syndrome community. She adores sharing her free time with her husband and three children spectating sporting events and spending time being active outdoors.
MS. SOUTHWEST AMERICA (UB)
Lisa
Platform:
Plant Power for Performance
Lisa is a retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who served for 20 years as a Registered Dietitian. She coaches our warfighters in fueling their bodies for maximum performance via a predominantly plant-based diet.
MS. TENNESSEE (U)
Dawne
Platform:
#NoExpirationDate
Dawne is a Financial IT professional, and a certified Public Speaker. In 2022 she earned her Presidential Volunteer Award. Dawne walks 3 miles a day to stay physically fit. She married a touring musician with a Major Country Music Artist.
MS. UTAH
Elizabeth
Platform:
Body Positivity
A passionate weight loss coach, inspiring a healthy lifestyle on behalf of her Polynesian culture. Elizabeth volunteers with the Medical Reserve Corps. She instills change and growth for her Clients’, individually and collectively. Life is short, so live it fully!
MS. WEST COAST
Athena
Platform:
Positively Social - meaningful interactions through media, volunteer and community events
This Coast Guard veteran was once a professional cheerleader with the Los Angeles Kings Ice Crew. As a spokeswoman with Dress For Success, Athena created her international campaign, Positively Social, and teaches meaningful interactions through media, volunteer and community events.
MS. WEST ILLINOIS (UB)
Carla
Platform:
"Pages of Life"
(L)iving (I)t (F)ully (E)veryday...
Owner of CA Image Consulting, Carla Ann has mentored women for 30+ years. A former Packer Cheerleader coach, Humanitarian Award Recipient, Public Speaker and Co-Founder of Warm Hands, Warm Hearts Project, she’s been instrumental in collecting and distributing 65,000 cold weather gear items since 2008.
MS. WESTERN STATES (UM)
Kristin
Platform:
Domestic Violence Awareness - No Longer Afraid. No Longer Ashamed!
Kristin is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She’s an Engineering Manager honored by the Global Beauty Awards for Best in Science. A domestic violence survivor, she’s an Ambassador for the NO MORE campaign sharing her story, educating, and fundraising.
