to promote my platform, Makers of the USA, which highlights individuals creating handmade products. Through this initiative, I foster meaningful connections with aspiring entrepreneurs, sharing my expertise and mentoring them in their journeys to build successful businesses.  My dedication to American-made products is reflected in my commitment to using only domestic clothing for my pageant appearances.  I actively support various nonprofit organizations, including the Maine Craft Association and the CEI Women’s Business Center, and engage with young leaders by sharing my career journey with high school students.

Outside of my professional pursuits, I enjoy traveling the world with my two children, Elayna and Krew, learning new languages such as French and Somali, and indulging in hobbies like fly fishing and volleyball.

With a vision to transform my platform into a national television show and turn Makers of the USA into a nonprofit, I aim to amplify the voices of small businesses and communities, filling a vital gap and celebrating the art of making in America.