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April 18th I had such a blast being present at the Waves of Change and BreateandSplash event helping children of the community connect with our ocean. Watching their fear turn into curiosity and then pure joy was a moment that continues to fuel my desire to protect our ocean and waterways. It was an additional reminder of the heart behind my mission, to be able to share the LOVE and respect I have for the beautiful gift of the ocean. I am so grateful this sweet moment was ca

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the Women in Conservation Breakfast at the Manatee Lagoon in Rivieria Beach FL, hosted by the Everglades Foundation. The Everglades here in South Florida functions as a critical freshwater system supplying drinking water to nearly 1 in 3 Floridians, naturally filtering pollutants, and supporting thousands of species across 3 million acres. Protecting the Everglades is ESSENTIAL for maintaining water quality, public health, and the st

I had the honor of working with the Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation at the Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach, FL to help create Vertical Oyster Gardens! Vertical Oyster Gardens are a simple, but powerful way to restore our waterways. They filter out water, support our marine life, and strengthen our ecosystems. This is such a fun and easy way to get involved and help preserve our local ecosystem! Check out some of my graphics below on Vertical Oyster Gardens and a step by

I had a wonderful day in Lakeland, Florida with all my sister queens!! I feel so grateful for this first step in the road to Miss Florida in June. I officially signed my contract and learned about all the important parts of competing for a new title. A big thank you to Southeastern University for hosting us and offering so many great scholarships. Here are some pics from my day in Lakeland. Some of the beautiful South Florida candidates competing for Miss Florida 2026. My Bro

Hi Everyone!! I want to recap everything that I have been up to in the month of March since being CROWNED this past February! It has been a world-wind of exciting events, impactful moments, and unexplainable JOY. Being able to share my platform and inspire younger generations as well as the surrounding communities has been the biggest blessing, and I am so excited for the year ahead. March 25th To start, I had the joy of celebrating World Water Day on March 22nd attending Art

Standing where the ocean meets the horizon, I'm reminded of the purpose behind my work. From the canals of Florida to the Atlantic coastline, water supports our environment, economy, and our way of life. Yet, these ecosystems face growing threats from chemicals, nutrient pollution, and microplastics. I carry this crown with a mission. Through my Community Service Initiative, Eco Girl, I am dedicated to advancing water stewardship through education and local action. It is an h