THE ROYALS
The Miss Plus America Pageant 2024-2025 National Titleholders
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Reigning Ms. Plus America Elite
Stephanie Workman
Stephanie Workman is a dedicated mother, Certified Paralegal, SC Notary and Realtor, Author, and Mental Health Advocate, proudly holding the title of Ms. Plus America Elite 2024. With a rich background in service, Stephanie has worked with people from all walks of life, gaining experience in diverse settings such as cosmetology, corrections, tutoring at a shelter, telecommunications for police and fire, and serving as a trainer and HR Assistant at one of the world’s largest companies.
Her platform, “Let’s Talk About It!”, is centered on educating and encouraging conversations around mental health awareness. Through this initiative, Stephanie shares her own insights and the stories of others who have lived with mental health conditions, with the goal of breaking the stigma and fostering understanding.
In 2018, Stephanie furthered her commitment to mental health advocacy by releasing her self-published book, Things I've Collected Along The Way: A 21-Day Devotional On Overcoming Anxiety, Depression, And Insecurities. The book details how re-framing her thoughts has been instrumental in her journey living with a mental disorder.
Outside of her professional and advocacy work, Stephanie enjoys spending quality time with her son, reading, catching live music, and watching The First 48. To stay up-to-date, book her for an appearance, or support her cause, be sure to follow her on Instagram and Facebook.
Reigning Mrs. Plus America
Jillian Mattei
Jillian grew up an Air Force brat which allowed her the opportunity to live all over the US and Germany.
She currently lives in Central Massachusetts, with her loving husband, Lou, and their son, Roy, who’s attending College in Maine.
Jillian works for a Fortune 100 company on their Real Estate Services team and assists with both their domestic and global sustainability initiatives. She’s proud to be designing a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion project for her Workplace Management department. In her free time Jillian loves anything artistic and creative from crocheting to creating ribbon leis.
Jillian is passionate about her platform #StarSpangledService which supports both Military/ Police (past & present) as well as their families and loved ones.
In her volunteering she learned she was eligible to become a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She joined and was just installed as the Secretary for her Post.
Reigning Ultimate Woman Plus America
Rebecca Phillips
Rebecca is a passionate advocate for women and girls in STEM. Through her platform, Robots & Rhinestones, she creates dynamic STEM experiences for all, regardless of age or background. As a professional marketer in the high-tech industry, Rebecca brings her expertise and enthusiasm to every project. She is also deeply committed to mentoring, serving as a guide for high school robotics teams, a judge in school-age robotics competitions, and a mentor for girls from underrepresented communities. Additionally, she is a board member of a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing women in STEM.
Rebecca’s diverse talents extend beyond STEM. She is a model, author, and speaker, proudly representing plus-size women over 50. She has modeled for various designers and photographers, and co-authored The Book of Golden Treasures, a collection of inspiring stories from pageant queens. As an international speaker, Rebecca shares her journey of perseverance, empowering others through her professional insights and personal experiences.
Believing that beauty transcends numbers, Rebecca’s mission is to inspire women of all sizes and ages to take their rightful place in the spotlight. Whether on the runway or the stage, she is committed to creating a world where every woman feels valued and celebrated.
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Reigning Miss Plus America
Diamond Bolling
​Diamond Bolling is a dynamic leader native from Pensacola, Florida but raised and living in Greenville, South Carolina, holding degrees from both Spelman College and Arizona State University. She graduated Cum Laude from Spelman College in 2016 and Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University in 2022. Recently at the end of 2023, Diamond was recently selected as a grant recipient through the Black Genius Academy to receive a full-tuition grant to enroll and complete a UX Design bootcamp. She received a certificate in UX Design becoming a certified UX Designer. This accelerated bootcamp with Hackbright Academy was an opportunity providing quality programming exclusively for women. From this program she was able to become a CoFounder of an organization called TechQueenz. Diamond also completed and received a certificate from Cornell University in Women’s Entrepreneurship. Diamond considers herself to be a lifelong learner.
Diamond Bolling, NBC-HWC is a National Board-Certified Health Coach and founder of EmphaSIS Health LLC and HEAL Her Foundation. Our mission is to provide comprehensive support and resources to help women heal from trauma, various challenges, and obstacles they face in their lives. We focus on holistic well-being through initiatives in providing economic stability, promoting physical health, and balancing mental/emotional well-being. By empowering women with the tools they need, we aim to foster resilience, growth, and positive change in our communities. We want women to be able to show up authentically as themselves, real superHERos that are whole,
heard, and HEALED. HEAL Her Foundation is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization supporting women giving them access to what they need in all facets of their life. As the Founder/Executive Director, she passionately advocates for survivors of all types of trauma. Alongside her philanthropic endeavors, she now has stepped into the world of pageantry and proudly holds the title of Miss Plus America 2024, using her platform HEAL Her Foundation to amplify her advocacy for inclusivity, empowerment, and positive change.
Diamond Bolling is a dedicated individual, driven by a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the world. With all the titles and accolades she holds her most important to her is her title of mom to her beautiful boys Braxton and Bentley Beau. Everything she does is for them and if she can play a role in making the world great for them to live in then she will always do her part, making sure they can live in a world that they do not feel they have to heal from.
Reigning Miss Teen Plus America
Dorothy Gray
Dorothy Gray is a 17-year-old who is making her mark in the world. She is from Mound Bayou, Mississippi, known as the “Jewel of the Delta”. She attends Northside High School in Shelby, MS as a senior. She is a well-known scholar student and ranks high in her class. Dorothy’s academics are very important to her. She has held various leadership positions at Northside, including Class President, Class Vice President, SGA Secretary, Section Leader, and FCCLA Secretary. And she is a very artistic person. That is why she’s participated in Drama Club, Art Editor in the Yearbook Club, Blu Diamondz Step Team, and Choir. When she’s not doing that she hangs out with her friends, doing her makeup and hair, or making some TikToks. She is hoping to make her senior year, her best year.
With her platform “You Can”, she focuses on mental health awareness with children, teens, and adults. Dorothy chose this platform because it sits close to her heart. She has suffered from depression and also has anxiety. She once felt she had to keep everything inside and smile away the pain. And she has grown up with a couple of family members that suffer from mental illness. She knows firsthand what it looks and feels like. She has now spoken her truth and is working on her mental health. She believes you are never too young to be depressed. Dorothy stated, “I used to feel that way about myself. Some of the things that caused me to feel like that were being bullied in school because I was bigger than everyone else, having low self-esteem, and not loving myself for who I am. I don’t know how I handled it over so many years. I think how I coped was music. Now, no matter how I was ​
feeling in the moment it would calm me and erase everything I was thinking. But that’s not a solution; you have to open up and let someone in to help. That’s what I did. I finally told my mom about everything one day, got some help, and went to therapy. I still have anxiety today, but I’m getting help and trying to start therapy again.”
She doesn't want teens, kids, or any adult for that matter to go through what she went through. She wants people to know that it’s okay to feel that way, but it is not okay to stay that way. She believes you can’t just sit there and let your life go by and miss all the exciting moments. Getting help and healing your trauma are some of the main things that help. The United States has one of the highest rates of mental health disorders. She wants to start a program built around her platform “You Can”. She wants it to be a safe space for people to come and talk. Letting them know that they have someone in their corner for them. That’s why she wants to spread the message that mental health is important regardless of age and that it's okay to get help. I want us together to get the help that we need!
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