my personal values no longer align with
the direction the organization is going
into I look forward to doing what I
wanted to do with the title which is
talking about charity uplifting minority
voices whether that be my own Community
Mexican Indian communities or lgbtqia
communities which is why I’m so excited
to be here tonight I think it’s
important that we advocate for the power
of our voices and for acceptance because
ultimately that is what I thought
pageantry was supposed to be about and
what I continue to do with the rest of
my year I think you have to realize the
importance of your own voice as the
person not the title I have had an
incredible year that has allowed me to
meet so many people as Miss New Jersey
Teen USA and ultimately it’s those
relationships that have carried me but
given me the confidence to continue my
advocacy for education for acceptance
through my book the white Jaguar um as
me no one else