Nicky Kandola is a marketing professional and wellness advocate who recently made history as Miss U.S. International 2025. Representing the District of Columbia, the Virginia Commonwealth University alumna achieved a Top 11 finish at the 63rd Miss International pageant in Tokyo, marking the highest placement for a U.S. representative in a decade. A digital marketer by trade, Nicky leverages her platform, "Fit For You," to champion preventive care and accessible community wellness through health fairs and fitness education. Beyond her pageant honors, she continues to be an active leader in the community and is featured as a guest speaker for AscendGW’s Lunar New Year celebration tomorrow, where she will share her insights on leadership and her dedicated commitment to service.