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One of the most fulfilling parts of my Miss Universe journey was my Altruism Project, Lux Within, which means 'light within'.

This was something I had always dreamed of creating, but this journey gave me the platform, structure, and courage to bring it to life. It meant so much that the judges saw the vision and believed in its impact, selecting it as one of the MUJ KSA's Top 6 Altruism Projects.🙏

Even more special was having the opportunity to return to my alma mater, Meadowbrook High, to officially launch the project (06/05/26) with the support of the VM Foundation. Walking those halls again, reconnecting with former teachers, meeting new ones, and seeing students sitting where I once sat was incredibly nostalgic and heartwarming.

There is something deeply fulfilling about giving back in a way that brings purpose to your own life while empowering those coming behind you. If I can help even one young person recognize the light they already carry within, then this project is doing exactly what it was created to do.

The name Lux Within was inspired by my old school motto, Ita Splendeat Lux Vestra—Latin for "Let your light so shine" (Matthew 5:16). Let us all shine wherever we are, because even the smallest light has the power to brighten the world around it.

Special thanks to @althea_laing who did an amazing job with the young ladies and @jermane.blair & principal Kevin Facey whose support helped to make it a success

I have to say 📸@mckenleyphotography outdid themselves on this one ✨🤌🙏

This is the beginning, and I'm so excited to see Lux Within grow and come alive. ✨🤍

#purpose
#empowerment
#shine
#gratitudeisamust
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@jamaicainternationalfashionwk on the Cover of @vanguardmagok Magazine ✨

Jamaica International Fashion Week 
When Worlds Collide 

November 19-22,2026 
@islandvillagejamaica Ocho Rios 
Jamaica 🇯🇲 

Models @latoyamcinc @tarique_barrett @themodelhymselfanthoniel @rogineadixon 
Photographer @geraldagordonart @gagmanagementcompany 
Makeup Artist @_.beatbybree._ 
PR @torainmediagroup @shakirratorainnyc 
Creative Director @latoyamcinc 
location @islandvillagejamaica 
Image Consultant @althea_laing 
designers @victoriaisabellasvans @gracekellyfashion 

Jamaica International Fashion Week Proudly Promotes Fashion Tourism. Come for the Runway, Stay for the Culture.

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