PERSONAL INTERVIEW JUDGES
THOMASINA “THOMI” PERKINS
Thomasina "Thomi" Perkins is an award-winning publicist, entertainment executive, and Chief Empowerment Officer of Capitol Public Relations.
With extensive experience in the Miss America and Miss USA organizations, she has worked across sports, music, television, film, and fashion, representing elite talent and major brands.
Renowned for her keen eye, professionalism, and commitment to excellence, Thomi brings decades of expertise in leadership, branding, image, and performance evaluation.
SHERIDEN CHANEL
Sheriden Chanel is a master storyteller and media architect dedicated to amplifying Black women’s voices.
Currently holding the reins as the Brand Impact Producer for Miss Black USA, she crafts the strategic narratives that drive the iconic organization’s mission forward.
Before shaping the crown’s modern legacy, Sheriden served as Managing Editor for xoNecole, where she helmed content for one of the nation's premier digital sanctuaries for Black women.
A seasoned marketing and content strategist, her career is a testament to the power of digital media, intentional editorial leadership, and shifting the culture.
DR. ESTENIA GOODRIDGE
Dr. Goodridge is the Founder of The Cultural Presence (TCP), Adjunct Lecturer, and the Chief Ettiquette Officer for Miss Black USA. Dr. Goodridge brings the culture to etiquette. dedicated to fostering a world where etiquette serves as a bridge that transcends boundaries, allowing cultures to flourish and redefining the art of treating both others and oneself with enduring grace.
The Cultural Presence is the leading training ground for equipping young women of color with soft skills such as leadership, social etiquette, business etiquette, dining etiquette, and character development preparing them for an ever-evolving global world. Ever since she was a young girl, Estenia has always been a lover of etiquette. Exposed by her mother to Jane Austen and other Regency era films, she first took notice of the mannerisms and etiquette of their day.