All Things Pageantry

Maia Diaz is a Queensland-based titleholder who made her pageant debut as The Miss Globe Australia 2026 with Prestige Pageants Australia. Entering her very first pageant with no prior experience, Maia took a chance on herself and earned her dream title.

She is the founder of Her Glow Within, a platform dedicated to supporting women facing health challenges and creating greater awareness around issues too often suffered in silence. Through her reign, Maia hopes to encourage open conversation, advocacy, and a stronger sense of support for women.

Beyond pageantry, Maia is passionate about musical theatre, acting, and modelling, while her first-degree black belt reflects the discipline and determination she brings to everything she pursues.

For Maia, the crown represents more than a title. It is an opportunity to inspire others to trust themselves, pursue their passions, and step beyond fear. As she represents Australia, Maia is focused on creating meaningful impact and leaving a lasting legacy for the next generation of queens.

Follow Maia:

@maia.diiaz

@herglowithin

@themissglobeaustralia

@prestigepageants.australia

Originally from New Orleans and now calling Seattle, Washington home, Simone Smith is a wife, new mother, human resources professional, community leader, and passionate advocate who believes that some of life’s most difficult experiences can become catalysts for meaningful change.

Simone holds a Masters of Business Administration and works as a Senior Human Resources Consultant, specializing in complex employee relations and workplace matters. Outside of her professional career, she is deeply committed to community service and leadership.

She previously served on the Board of Directors for the Junior League of Tacoma, and is an active member that is committed to volunteering in the community. Advocacy holds an especially meaningful place in Simone’s life. After experiencing the devastating loss of her father to caregiver abuse, she became passionate about raising awareness of elder abuse, caregiver accountability, and issues surrounding end-of-life care and legal support. She has used her voice and platform to help bring attention to these often-overlooked issues and to encourage others to advocate for vulnerable adults and their families through a podcast that shares her family story and resources available. Simone is also proud of her journey in pageantry.

She was crowned Ms. Washington Prime in July 2024. She was crowned Ms. American Prime in November 2024 and went on to hold the title of Ms. Prime Luminary 2025, experiences that strengthened her commitment to service, leadership, and using pageantry as a platform for purpose.

Her newest role, however, is being a wife (Simone married her husband May 2025) and mother to her son, Sebastian, born in April 2026. Becoming a mother has given Simone an entirely new perspective, the kind of legacy she hopes to leave behind.

Representing Minnesota on the national stage, Schroeder was crowned Mrs. North Continent Classique Globe 2026 through the internationally recognized Mrs. Globe Organization this past June. Throughout her reign, she is serving as an ambassador for the WIN Foundation International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women heal from abuse through education, recovery programs, empowerment, and community support.  Schroeder's personal platform, "A Queen's Health Is Her Wealth," was inspired by her own remarkable transformation after losing 145 pounds. Once weighing nearly 300 pounds, she understands firsthand what it means to overcome adversity, reclaim confidence, and begin again.

Follow Katina's journey at @mrskatinaschroedermn

Danette Mahabeer-Turner is a trailblazing serial entrepreneur, certified life, business, and career coach, international motivational speaker, national wedding officiant, and published author of “Leave Alive: Goodbye Domestic Violence.” She currently holds the title of Mrs. Jamaica Regency International 2026 and former Mrs. Universal Petite Jamaica 2026, proudly representing her Jamaican heritage on the global stage while advocating for domestic violence awareness and survivor empowerment. As a wife and mother of three in a blended family, she embraces her role as a leader both at home and in her community; grounded in resilience, authenticity, and purpose.

Socials:

@danettemahabeer

@thecrowncontinuum

Isabelle Kratz is the reigning Miss Galaxy Oceania, having been crowned after placing 1st Runner-Up at the Galaxy International Pageant in Orlando, Florida, following her reign as Miss Teen Galaxy Australia. After aging out of the Teen division, Isabelle has proudly stepped into the Miss division, continuing her advocacy on an even greater scale.

Her platform, For Every Beautiful Body, has expanded to include endometriosis and pelvic pain awareness, inspired by her own lived experience. Over the past year, the platform has reached more than 1.1 million people through its website, YouTube series and social media campaigns.

Isabelle also serves as a Youth Advisor for Endometriosis Coalition Australia and has completed more than 120 community and media appearances as a Galaxy queen.

Passionate about creating meaningful and measurable change, Isabelle hopes to continue growing her platform and spreading the Galaxy message internationally, using travel, media and public speaking opportunities to inspire confidence and raise awareness for women's health around the world.

Nikia Rockley is a National Finalist in the Australia Galaxy Pageants, proudly representing Western Australia. With nearly a decade of pageant experience, she was honored as 1st Runner Up at Miss Galaxy Australia 2025. Passionate about heart health, Nikia uses her platform to inspire others to prioritize their wellbeing. Known for her bubbly “hype girl” energy, she has dedicated over 400 hours to volunteering with more than 40 organizations. Outside of pageantry, Nikia works in sales at a merchandise company, enjoys horse riding with her Welsh Cob Spirit, and loves giving back to her community

Kimberly Campbell, born and raised in Jamaica, has been crowned Ms. New Hampshire Petite 2026. She is the founder of D.A.R.E. To Be Different, a youth mental health initiative that has empowered more than 4,000 children and teens to build confidence, manage emotions, and embrace their individuality. Inspired by personal loss and the impact of mentorship, Campbell remains committed to expanding youth mental health advocacy across her community, reminding others, “You define the crown—the crown does not define you.”

Shruthi is a Melbourne-based IT professional, mental health advocate, and national finalist in the Australia Galaxy Pageants. Through her initiative Project Voice Out, she promotes open conversations around mental wellbeing, confidence, and community support. Inspired by her late father’s dedication to education, she also supports Aswath International Academy, helping empower young people through culture, education, and leadership. Shruthi uses the platform of pageantry to amplify advocacy, inspire resilience, and encourage others to find their voice.

Maria AKA the Pageant Gal offers 1:1 coaching, group programs and digital products for women in pageantry. She also helps women learn how to monetize their journey by growing their business online.  Her goal is to help women rise faster, lead with conviction and build purpose-driven empires.

IG: @thepageantgal

Karla is a dedicated law enforcement professional and passionate advocate for justice and community safety. As a wife and mother of four, she balances her family commitments with her career and civic engagement. In her role as Executive Director of Texas United World, she leads initiatives to promote diversity, inclusivity, and empowerment through pageantry, leveraging the platform to inspire positive change and foster global unity.

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Follow Karla:

Instagram: @texasunitedworld

Facebook: @texasunitedworld

Website: www.unitedworldpageants.com/texas