Miss United States 2018 is Andromeda Peters. Andromeda touts a Master’s Degree in Social Work and Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Theatre. No stranger to the stage, she became active in theatre at age 11 and remains passionate about writing, acting, and singing today. This penchant for the arts gave way to her interest in modeling and is signed with MMG NYC. Outside of the industry, Andromeda also works as a psychotherapist with a concentration in mindfulness and her very own self-love curriculum. As a therapist, Andromeda was led to her platform which is her movement Your Mind Matters where she teaches others that mental health is just as important as physical health. Andromeda runs workshops for women and teaches them self-care tips and provides mental health resources, as well as safety tips taught female police officers so that women feel empowered. She also teaches students the signs on when and how to seek help for themselves and others, and mindfulness techniques such as meditation. Andromeda’s passion lays in letting our country know that asking for help makes you brave.

Miss Africa USA Pageant proudly presents the celebrated Media Personality and Actor Lamont Easter as a Host for the 13th Annual Miss Africa USA Pageant slated for Saturday August 18 at Paint Branch Auditorium in Silver Spring Maryland. Together with Co-host Dr. Renee Allen, this promises to be a great night. Join us for the ultimate African experience with your host Lamont Easter. More About Lamont Easter Lamont is a television, film and commercial actor who has had or is currently making recurring appearances on shows such as Netflix’s House of Cards, Showtimes’s Homeland, HBO’s VEEP, CBS’s Madam Secretary, and in various national commercials and print campaigns. Lamont just recently completed a supporting role in the feature film Jacqueline & Jilly Written, Directed and Staring Victoria Rowell to be released this Fall. Lamont is also featured in many corporate video productions and has had leading and supporting roles in several independent films and web series. Lamont is the on-screen Spokesperson for a world-wide initiative by the US State Department that provides world leaders and their Governments critical information on Global Counterterrorism issues. Lamont is a sought-after MC/Host, hosting many events in his market including the Television, Internet & Video Association (TIVA) Peer Awards at the Embassy of France in Washington, DC. Lamont is known as a production, entertainment and new media people connecter and enabler in the mid-Atlantic market and beyond. Lamont is also a dedicated humanitarian and philanthropist advocating for equality for all and promoting public awareness for those afflicted with Childhood Cancer, Autism, sexual trafficking among many other issues of social conscience!

Dr. Reneeˊ Starlynn Allen “The People’s Emcee” Founder & C.E.O. of Star Entertainment Group LLC. Host of the Renee’ Allen & Friends Show on WLVS Radio– the largest online broadcast in the United States www .ListenVisionLive.com, every Wednesday at 7pm (EST). Inaugural host of News Channel 8 Television Show “Women’s Business Report. She’s featured in the second edition of Who’s Who in Black Washington, DC, as one of the “Women of Excellence.” Devoted youth activist; received the Mentor of the Year award from Fort Meade High School-Mentor Series and Women of the Year – Be There Magazine. She is the co-author of “Rebel Rising,” which is a #1 International Best Seller, and penning author of 21st Century Self- Help Book “Star Power.” Vice President, Public Affairs for Global Health Solutions (GHS); Dr. Allen’s missionary work abroad in Ghana, Africa provided medical assistance and food to the village of Atonkwa; empowerment sessions with the women and she adopted nine (9) children, sponsoring their school clothes and books. Recipient of the EPNET Entrepreneur Speaker award, Play Time is Over (PTIO) Standing Ovation award, Black Wall Street Award to name a few. She served as a Panelist on WHUR 96.3FM, XM Radio Channel 141, 4 Sisters Live and The Daily Drum, A Woman’s Voice and has appeared on News Channel 9-Great Morning Washington, ION TV Metro Magazine. She hosts many prestigious events as red carpet correspondent, emcee and/or moderator; NAACP, CFC, Fannie Mae, Power Networking Conference, Mrs. DC America Pageant, BMW Pay It 4ward, Richard Wright Gala, NeVetica, 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County, DCSW, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, BBB, AFRO American Newspaper, Good Girls Getting Better, P G Suite Magazine, A Woman’s Voice, U. S. Department of Agriculture, CAMP FIT, ANYA by Vivien Couture, Women of Prince George’s, Mayson-Dixie, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, The Spectrum Circle, NeVetica, WEModel USA and many more. She is the Official Emcee, Historian, and Executive Chair, Sisters 4 Sisters Network, Inc.; an active board member of Chase Your Dreams Academy, headed by former WNBA player, Sonia Chase, and board member of the Eleanor Foundation, which focuses on domestic violence and human trafficking. Dr. Allen is a 21 year retired &highly decorated VETERAN in the USN/USNR where she served on the prestigious PRESIDENT of the United States METU Mayo-Clinic Team for Presidents’ Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush as well as the Granada Invasion and Desert Shield/Desert Storm. She has one son, Chase Joseph, and is committed to helping him and many others of all ages, realize their potential and ultimately, finding their passion and reaching their goals. Instagram: ThePeoplesEmcee FB: Renee Starlynn Allen Host/Emcee, Youth Advocate, Speaker, Panelist, Moderator For Bookings & Rates: ReneeAllenandFriends@gmail.com 12138 Central Avenue Suite #906 Mitchellville, Maryland 20721