Bri Stern

My name is Bri Stern, Miss Grand U.S. Virgin Islands 2026. I am an entrepreneur, content creator, model, and advocate, and I have built my life around resilience, ambition, and purpose.

My upbringing was anything but conventional. I spent part of my childhood in foster care before being adopted at seven years old. Those experiences taught me early that our circumstances may shape us, but they do not have to define our future. I went on to become valedictorian, attend college on a scholarship, build my own businesses, and create a career in modeling and social media that now allows me to connect with hundreds of thousands of people around the world.

One of the most meaningful parts of my life is my work through the See You Again Foundation. It was inspired by my biological mother, who lost her sight after a serious accident. Through the foundation, I hope to raise awareness and support for emerging research and technology focused on restoring vision for people living with blindness. My mother doesn’t know what I look like—the last time she saw me, I was just a kid. I named the foundation after the hope I carry that one day, my mother may be able to see me again. Whether that happens in her lifetime or not, I hope to help create a future where blindness does not always have to be permanent.

Stop the War and Violence

To me, “Stop the War and Violence” means choosing humanity over harm—and having the courage to let your voice be heard when staying silent would be easier.

When people hear the word “war,” they often think only of conflict between countries, but violence can happen much closer to home. It can exist within families, relationships, communities, and in environments where people are made to feel afraid to speak.

I understand personally how difficult it can be to use your voice. After experiencing violence in a previous relationship, I eventually made the decision to speak publicly about what I had experienced. Speaking out was not the easiest choice, and it did not come without consequences, but I learned that silence can sometimes protect the people and conditions that allow violence to continue.

That experience changed what this campaign means to me. Stopping violence requires creating a world where people feel safe enough to speak, where we listen when someone does find the courage to tell their story, and where we refuse to normalize abuse, intimidation, or cruelty in any form.

As Miss Grand U.S. Virgin Islands, I want to use my platform to encourage others to use their voices—not only for themselves, but for those who may not yet feel strong or safe enough to use theirs. Because peace is not only something negotiated between nations. It begins with the choices we make, the behavior we refuse to accept, and our willingness to speak when silence would be easier.

The 4Bs

To me, Body, Beauty, Brain & Business represent the idea that a woman can be multidimensional. We should never have to choose between being beautiful and being intelligent, between caring for our appearance and building something meaningful, or between femininity and ambition.

Body means taking care of the vessel that carries me through life. It is about discipline, health, strength, and confidence—not perfection.

Beauty, to me, goes far beyond appearance. Physical beauty may be what people notice first, but true beauty is found in how we make others feel, how we carry ourselves, and the kindness, confidence, and authenticity we bring into a room.

Brain means continuing to learn, thinking independently, and using our intelligence to make thoughtful decisions. I have always believed that knowledge creates options, and that a strong mind gives us the ability to turn difficult circumstances into opportunities.

Business means independence, vision, and execution. As an entrepreneur, I have learned that having an idea is only the beginning. Business requires discipline, adaptability, courage, and the ability to keep going even when there is no guarantee of success.

Together, Body, Beauty, Brain & Business represent the kind of woman I strive to be: confident in how I present myself, intentional about how I care for myself, intelligent in the choices I make, and capable of building a life and legacy of my own.