has held 12 titles since 2011 and has competed both nationally and internationally, winning her first international title in 2019. She currently holds the title of Mrs. Black International Ambassador 2022, making this her 3rd international pageant win in a row.

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She has spent her service years hosting and participating in numerous community service events and being a spokesperson for her platform, Promoting Diversity for the Study of World Languages & Cultures, and now #GetImmersed which is named after her business, Immersed Global, LLC. With her eco-initiative, The Reteach Project, Makeva has made it her mission to spread awareness of the effects of climate change to those in underserved communities. 

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With her initiatives, she’s reached over 1,000 individuals across Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Maryland by speaking in virtual classrooms, gardening groups, and youth environmental advocacy clubs. She has even been seen on billboards as the face of the 2018 Black Expo in Baton Rouge, La and in fashion shows throughout Louisiana, Maryland, New York and Virginia.

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Previous Titles Held: Mrs. Black Maryland International Ambassador 2022, Mrs. United World 2022, Mrs. Maryland United World 2021, East Coast Perfect Miss 2021, Mrs. Louisiana Earth 2020, Royal International Miss - International Role Model 2019-2020, International Royal Top Model 2019, RIM Ms. Louisiana 2019, Miss Black Louisiana USA 2018, Miss Black East Baton Rouge 2017, Miss Omega Psi Phi 2011-2012.

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Awards in Pageantry: Community Outreach Ambassador, Talent, Miss Congeniality, International Royal Top Model, Best Community Service, Prettiest Smile, Director's Leadership Award, The Clean Earth Project Spokesmodel, High Point Runway, Best Swimsuit, Best Evening Gown, and even Pageant Planet's Top 10 Mrs./Ms. Best Hairstyle. Makeva has also been nominated for Best Mrs. headshot 2021 and more!