Hello, my name is Pascale Ndamo. I am from the Republic of Congo and was raised in Gabon before moving to the U.S. as a child. I speak French, Kikongo, Lingala, and English. I hold a degree in Education and human sciences and currently serve as the Director of a childcare center within a nonprofit that supports women recovering from substance abuse and trauma. I’m also pursuing my MBA, with plans to become a Physician Assistant. My passion lies in empowering mothers, which inspired my platform Born to Bloom an initiative focused on early childhood education, maternal wellness, and economic empowerment. At work, I design educational curriculum for children, support daily programming, and help foster a nurturing, trauma-informed environment. https://youtu.be/4ryhPRyNUrUhttps://youtu.be/YkY8s_qv8T8?si=DAGIGHmcLeQ78Nmw

Imani Ogunro is a proud Nigerian-American advocate, author, and creative based in Austin, Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations with a Minor in Marketing from the University of Houston and an Associate of Arts from Austin Community College. With experience in the luxury and beauty world, Imani combines her passion for self-expression with a heart for community empowerment. She is the author of What’s That Smell? A Girl’s Guide to Hygiene—a practical and confidence-boosting resource for middle and elementary school girls navigating puberty and self-care. Imani also serves as an ambassador for Outreach Productions, one of Austin’s longest-standing nonprofit organizations, where she supports youth empowerment and cultural awareness initiatives. Through the Miss Africa USA platform, Imani aims to inspire African girls across the diaspora to embrace their identity, lead with purpose, and reconnect with their roots in powerful, authentic ways. https://m.youtube.com

Grace is the founder of Women in Mining Kenya and Eco Mining Impact Innovations & Technologies, where she develops health-focused solutions for artisanal gold miners. For her work, she has received several honors including being named a Mandela Washington Fellow and a finalist at the Mining Indaba Innovation Battlefield. She is currently pursuing a master’s in Mineral and Energy Economics at the Colorado School of Mines. Grace’s mission is to protect women’s health in mining while unlocking Africa’s potential through innovation. Through Miss Africa USA, she hopes to inspire young women to lead boldly, solve real problems, and create a better future for Africa. https://youtu.be/a_o5txGJ3jYhttps://youtu.be/wjJYEXL9u_g?si=u8yW7G97WXalmH__