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This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending the San Francisco AIDS Foundation Tribute Gala at the Four Seasons San Francisco as part of my journey as Miss World America. It was an unforgettable evening filled with glamour, community, and of course advocacy. The San Francisco AIDS Foundation has been a cornerstone of progress […]

Athenna Crosby, the newly crowned Miss World America 2024, brought joy and inspiration to patients and families at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital during a special visit. The 26-year-old American-Venezuelan model and actress, who will represent the United States at the 72nd Miss World pageant, spent her day brightening the holiday season for young patients. Click here to read

Looking back on the beginning of Miss World, I’m still amazed at how unforgettable those first few days in India were! Following my safe arrival, I embarked on the inaugural week of competition. Day One: Arrival at Trident Hotel The first morning waking up at the Trident Hotel in Hyderabad, I was surprisingly calm and

Last October, I had one of those pinch-me moments: I got to attend Billboard Latin Music Week. Amidst Miami’s head and humidity, I got an insider’s glimpse at the inner workings of the Latin music industry. I was invited by my friend who works with Zumba Music (huge shout out to them!) and because of

Life in your 20s is all about “doing it for the plot.” For me, that’s looked like a long list of odd jobs and gigs that, in the moment, feel random but always leave me with a story. My latest odd job? Becoming a ring girl for the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) MMA League. It

The Farewell Photos In early May, a couple of days before my flight to India for Miss World, I got all dolled to take my “farewell photos,” as is pageant tradition! Before any young woman goes to compete either locally or internationally, she takes a photo with her luggage and sash so friends and family

A little while back, my agent Tabitha Kit from Kit International Talent called me with a booking, and before I knew it, I was headed to Berkeley, California for a two-day shoot as the principal talent in a Disney x Farberware commercial. The concept? I played a bubbly home cook making all sorts of delicious

In December 2024, just weeks after winning Miss World America, I had the incredible opportunity to take my very first international trip all the way to the Middle East. Thanks to an invitation from my friend Kianna, founder of Content Society, I packed my bags and headed to the dazzling city of Dubai. Sheikh Zayed

Life is full of surprises, but nothing could have prepared me for the day I unexpectedly became the unofficial “face” of a Michelada. It all started with a random call from my friend Ryan (@realcreativemedia) — someone I’d met while working another gig for Monster earlier in the year. He called in the morning and