Meet the eight beauties who will be vying for the title of Face of Grenada 2017
Kasia Goddard
Age: 18
Highest Level of Education: High School Diploma
Model Type: High Fashion (over 5’ 7”)
Platform: The reality of women as a minoritygroup in today’s society.
Brief Bio: Kasia Goddard is from the parish of St.George and is a current Social Science student atthe T. A. Marryshow Community College. Sheaspires to one day become a cognitive psychologistand journalist. In her free time Kasia tutors,volunteers, writes and hikes. She hopes to becomea woman that even just one young girl can learnfrom and be inspired by.
Shenika Adams
Age: 19
Highest Level of Education: Associate Degree
Model Type: High Fashion (over 5’ 7”)
Platform: Breaking the Barriers for Women in Architecture.
Brief Bio: Shenika is from the parish of St. Andrew. Throughout her teenage life, she always admired women who stood out of the traditional way of living. Thus Shenika today chose to enter into a field that is predominated by men – Building Construction Technology, and she is now a part of the Caribbean Office of Co-Operate Architecture (COCOA) team. Shenika has always had a passion for modelling and chose to participate in FOG as it allows her to explore that passion and to advocate to her platform.
Kerryne James
Age: 19
Highest Level of Education: Associate Degree
Model Type: Petite (5’3” to 5’6”)
Platform: An uplifting story about the challenging role of women in society.
Brief Bio: Join Kerryne on her journey toward the FOG Competition 2017. Kerryne is from the parish of St. John and has both modelling and pageantry experiences. She is the inaugural Teen Top Model (Grenada) and was the first runner up of the Grenada National Queen Show 2016. Kerryne, wants to inspire women of all ages to not let men and society in general hinder their upward mobility and becoming a source of change in our world.
Shenel Fortune
Age: 20
Highest Level of Education: Associate Degree
Model Type: Petite (5’3” to 5’6”)
Platform: Expressing the power and strength of women through fashion and art.
Brief Bio: The beautiful Shenel Fortune is from the parish of St. David. She has an Associate Degree in Social Sciences from the T.A. Marryshow community College. Shenel aspires to be a Journalist or Lawyer some day. Her everyday life is inspired by five power things: possibility, creativity, music, ambition and experiences. Shenel’s motivation comes from her family and personal urge to be a better woman than she was yesterday. Shenel decision to participate in FOG 2017 is to gain exposure and boost her confidence. She enjoys listening to motivational speakers such as Les Brown. One of her favourite quotes of all time is “When your Why is big enough, you will find your HOW
Brittney Gaskin
Age: 20
Highest Level of Education: High School Diploma
Model Type: Petite (5’3” to 5’6”)
Platform: Empowering women with Breast Cancer
Brief Bio: Brittney is from St. George. She has been modeling for the past 3 years and has accomplished two titles including Teen Top Model 2014 (Grenada) and Grenada Next Top Model 2015. She has also participated in many local fashion shows. Brittney is a Luxury Vacations Specialist at Unique Vacations Grenada Ltd. Added to modelling Brittney’s hobbies include diving, writing and athletics She is also known as "the talker" and social butterfly. Through her platform Brittney wants to be given the chance to bring awareness of what breast cancer patients go through - their acceptance,strength, positivity and power.
Danah Victor
Age: 21
Highest Level of Education: High School Diploma
Model Type: Petite (5’3” to 5’6”)
Platform: Working women and family life
Brief Bio: Danah from the parish of St. Andrew, has participated in a number of fashion shows and pageants over the years, which helped her to build her confidence and self-esteem. Danah considers herself to be a free spirit, her experience thus far has fueled her passion for the fashion industry. Danah is excited about all the wonderful opportunities FOG will bring for her. In her spare time, Danah enjoys singing, dancing and modeling. Danah lives by a philosophy " Every tree of success has deep roots of stability ."
Navina Francis
Age: 22
Highest Level of Education: Associate Degree
Model Type: Petite (5’3” to 5’6”)
Platform: Raising awareness of the important role of mothers in shaping the future.
Brief Bio: Navina hails from the parish of St. David. She believes that challenges and success, as well as hard work and greatness goes hand in hand. Navina enjoys nothing more than a long cool relaxing day at the beach, particularly the Grand Anse Beach. Navina states that “coming from a large family of eight, if nothing, you especially learn how to find your own uniqueness and venture into notoriety.” She is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biology at the St. George’s University, serving as a mere stepping stone to attending medical school and becoming a physician in the future.
Donna-Lee Herry
Age: 23
Highest Level of Education: High School Diploma
Model Type: Petite (5’3” to 5’6”)
Platform: Setting healthy goals for women in society – “Eat to live, not live to eat”
Brief Bio: Donna-Lee identifies as a strong black woman who enjoys expressing her African beauty. Not a day that goes by where she doesn’t indulge herself in fashion. She is strong because despite her struggles she has faith in God. She believes in herself, her talent and wants to be a positive influence on others. DonnaLee realises the struggles that many women face, whether it’s status in society, or body image and related health issues, as such through her platform she would like to promote healthy lifestyles for women locally.
