Beauty is about being self-confident and not being afraid to be you. Someone is beautiful when they embrace their uniqueness and what makes them stand out in the crowd (like my tooth gap). Beauty is about how you treat people, regardless of their outward appearance.

I am 17 year old and in the 11th grade. I attend an online high school as a result of being bullied in traditional public school to the point where I almost dropped out. For the past 3 years I have been an All Star Cheerleader and a pageant title holder. I am on the small side of "plus size" and nobody expects me to be good at cheer or walking the runway. They are always surprised when they see my poise and confidence when performing. I want to be a role model for all girls that are told they can't follow their dreams due to their size, and show them that achieving your dreams are possible as long as you are determined and don't listen to the negative comments.

I love fashion, make up, posing for photos, walking the runway, pageants, and competitive cheer. I am an anti-bullying advocate and create awareness and prevent bullying worldwide through my initiative "Raise Your Crown Against Bullying" on Facebook, and I am a member of PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center’s Youth Advisory Board “The Faces of Change”. I am also a co-founder of a nonprofit that will provide formal gowns to girls with special needs. One last thing that makes me unique, is that I love spending time with my bearded dragon - Sasori.