MEET THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Damaris has over 15 years of fashion and pageantry experience. She is a former Miss Miami USA, Miss Carnaval Miami and Miss Cuba. Competed internationally in Miss Supranational, Miss Intercontinental and Reina Hispanoamerica placed top 5, 10, 15 in all and won many special awards in interview, cultural speech and talent. 
Damaris graduated from Florida International University in Business Administration with a Management and Marketing degree and a minor in Finance. She was the secretary for the American Marketing Association Honors Society, AMA National Champion and was in the Dean’s list. After graduating college she founded DAMA SCHOOL a modeling and etiquette program. She has done productions for Miami Swim Week, New York Fashion Week and MACY’S shows.
She enjoys volunteering once a week at Dress for Success Miami as fashion adviser. Has been involved in the Miss America Organization since 2013 as an Assistant Director and now she is the Executive Director for Miss Miami Scholarship Program.

Nicole Cosentino

Assistant Director

Nicole Cosentino is a branding strategist and a lifestyle content creator.   She has over 18 years of experience in Marketing & Advertising.  Nicole has worked for corporations like Spanish Broadcasting Systems, the W Hotel and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in major cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Miami.  Nicole left her corporate life to start Downtown Chic, an Online Fashion Boutique for women who work.  Her curated collection inspired women to feel confident by dressing for success at work.  Nicole quickly emersed herself in the entrepreneurial lifestyle and found herself helping her peers with their branding & ecommerce business.  After almost 5 years she decided to pivot from selling clothes online to helping small businesses with brand management through her own company, Chance Digital Agency.  In addition, she shares fashion, ecommerce, and productivity tips from a Mompreneur’s perspective to inspire others with her journey. Nicole Cosentino volunteers her time as a stylist for Dress for Success Miami where she assists a diverse clientele with their professional image to empower individuals to become economically independent.  She is also a board member for the Miss Miami Scholarship Program under the Miss America Organization as an Assitant Director.  In addition, Nicole is a board member for the Rosales Sisters’ Scholarship Program in California where her marketing contributions help raise funds for immigrant and first-generation students.  Nicole has an AA in Merchandise Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, a BS in Business Marketing and a Master’s in Business Administration from Woodbury University.

Amarilis Correa

Business Manager

Amarilis Correa is the owner of Ace Travels, an agency that curates group trips with a focus on immersive cultural experiences and designs trips for individual clients seeking personalized itineraries for their dream destination.  They are dedicated to helping travelers discover and experience the true essence of a destination versus just scratching it off a bucket list. 
For Amarilis, traveling and experiencing new cultures is her passion.  It’s her belief that experiencing the food, people, customs, art and history of a location will forever change your world perspective and may even change you at your core.  During a time of so much division, it’s her conviction that traveling to learn about how others live and making those human connections globally can provide some healing and ultimately bring us closer.  
Amarilis was born and raised in Norwalk, CT but is now a resident of Miami Beach, FL. During her free time she loves to travel, is an avid reader, loves long walks on the beach or getting out on her paddleboard.

Isabela Corzo

Logistics Director

Isabela is a seasoned administrator with over a decade of experience spanning Washington D.C., Miami, and South Korea. She oversees Sayn Beauty’s strategic initiatives and special projects.

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Isabela holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science and a Masters in Public Administration with a certificate in Emergency Management from Florida International University (FIU) and a certificate in Policy Management from the University of Seoul. She is a graduate of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Miami Program and has served as a faculty fellow at the Honors College at FIU.

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Her passion for beauty has led her to represent her hometown at the Miss Florida pageant. She continues her involvement in beauty pageants serving as the Logistics Director for the Miss Miami Scholarship Competition, which was recently named the 2022 Local Organization of the Year in Florida by the Miss America Organization. In her free time, she volunteers her expertise and skills to various organizations in South Florida, including appointments as the Secretary to the Neighborhood Improvement Committee at the Town of Miami Lakes and the Domestic Violence Oversight Board for the Miami-Dade County Board of Commission.

 Karla Fortuny

PR & Media director

Karla Fortuny is a first-generation Cuban American that specializes in government affairs and public relations. She graduated from the University of Miami with her Master’s in Public Relations after having graduated from FIU with a Bachelor’s in Communications and Miami Dade College with her Associate’s in Mass Communication and Journalism.

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Karla has a passion for sports and her community. Her previous work experience includes the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee, Inter Miami, the Miami Open, Miami Beach Memorial Day Air and Sea Show and interning for the Florida Panther Hockey Club. Outside of sports, Karla has also garnered experience in government affairs as her current position has her working in the City of Miami as Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla’s Chief of Staff, where she is responsible for a staff of 12+ employees, assisting the commissioner in policy work, setting up community events and handling his communications as she is the office spokesperson. Karla has also dabbled in events and hospitality PR at Brustman Carrino Public Relations and Events by Elle.

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Karla is tri-lingual speaking fluent English and Spanish and basic Italian. She loves animals, the ocean and spending time with her family and friends. On her day off, you can find Karla training her Belgian Malinois puppy, Captain, or at the beach reading a good book.

Stephanie Hernandez

Spokesperson 

Stephanie Hernandez is a Digital Marketing Specialist with a Masters degree in Marketing from Florida International University who has worked in the industry for over seven years. She is currently a Web Development Project Manager at Florida Power & Light and is passionate about connecting people in a digital world. When she's not building brands and developing business strategies, Stephanie loves being married to her husband, enjoys attending and serving her local church, dancing professionally, modeling in fashion shows, being creative, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and planning events! Her passion for the Miss America Organization stretches far beyond the crown. Her goal is to live a lifestyle that uplifts and empowers young and adult women and men everywhere do what is right, believe in themselves and fervently pursue a life of purpose.

Rosy Muto

Production Director

Rosy Muto born in Italy, Raised in New Jersey has become a self made entrepreneur setting  the stage for an intriguing troubadour of ventures that reaches a discerning audience of savvy tastemakers coupled with luxury lifestyle media platforms that elevate her clientele with a sales edge and branding voice. Rosy started her career as a celebrity fashion stylist in Los Angeles, since 2009  to becoming an executive director and event coordinator for multiple fashion weeks nationally and internationally. Since then Rosy established her first company in 2014 JRprosLLC as a creative director.  Rosy's passion for original innovation and intellectual approaches has made her successful. Rosy curates with the utmost attention from inception providing unforgettable experiences in all that she does. Rosy enjoys volunteering as a motivational speaker for students in the fashion industry from Lynn university, Fullerton College, FIDM, Arts institute Miami Dade to her hometown high school speaking during career day. Rosy has been featured in a array of major publications such as Il Quotidiano, Voyage MIA and more making headlines for over a decade now. She is honored to be apart of the Miss Miami Scholarship program a platform that serves a purpose and raises awareness as a production director. Over the years Rosy discovered her life's purpose by helping others with ideas and bringing them to fruition through her vision, passion and drive.

Michelle Hernandez

Judges Chair

Michelle A. Hernandez is a psychotherapist in private practice. She is specialized in treating trauma and is dedicated to helping children and families with mental health and life issues. Michelle is a seasoned therapist that offers over 20 years of experience obtained in community mental health and private practice settings.
She is passionate about advocating for women and children and helping them to see their own worth and move past painful experiences. The focus of her clinical career has been trauma and she has specialized training to include Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy obtained from the University of SouthCarolina.
She also has specialized training, obtained from the University of Oklahoma, in treating children that are experiencing sexual behavior problems. She is an affiliate of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. She has participated in Spanish radio tackling issues related to children and parenting and has been licensed in the state of Florida since 2011. Michelle is also active in the community and serves on the board for organizations dedicated to empowering women and children.