About Emily
Pageant Coach and Founder of Elevated Pageant Coaching
With over a decade of experience in pageantry and a background in communication, marketing, and digital media, Emily offers a distinctive approach to pageant coaching that combines expertise in both performance and professional development. Starting at just 13 years old, Emily has held prestigious titles such as Miss Asia USA-America, Miss Hawaii Collegiate, Miss Asian Global 2nd Princess, and Miss Hawaii Jr. Teen, and has earned multiple accolades including Best in Interview, Best in Evening Gown, Photogenic, Community Service, and the Academic Award.
In addition to her pageant experience, Emily brings a strong academic background to her coaching. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a degree in Communications, where she honed her skills in public speaking, media relations, and strategic communication. She further advanced her expertise with a Master's Degree in Communication Management from the University of Southern California, where she deepened her understanding of digital media, marketing strategies, and leadership communication.
In 2023, Emily founded Elevated Pageant Coaching with a unique vision: to provide clients with the tools and confidence to succeed both on stage and in life. Drawing on her academic background and pageant experience, she teaches valuable skills that extend far beyond pageantry. From public speaking and media training to time management and personal branding, her coaching prepares contestants to excel in every aspect of their lives, whether in competitions or in their careers.
Emily and her coaching business, Elevated Pageant Coaching, have gained recognition in numerous prominent publications. Emily’s expertise and dedication to pageant coaching have earned her the honor of being featured on the front cover of Midweek, as well as in Malaysia News Now and University of Hawaii at Manoa News, among others. These features reflect Emily’s commitment to excellence and her growing influence in the pageant and coaching community.
Having also served as a pageant judge, Emily brings a rare and valuable perspective to her coaching. She understands what judges look for and can offer insights that help contestants stand out and shine.
Since launching Elevated Pageant Coaching, Emily has coached clients to success at global, national, state, and local levels across various pageant systems. She stays engaged in the pageant industry through ongoing research, attending events, and staying connected with the latest trends to ensure her coaching is always on the cutting edge.
Whether you’re preparing for your first pageant or striving for the next level, Elevated Pageant Coaching is dedicated to helping you develop the skills, confidence, and mindset to reach your full potential.
