Pursuing a MA in Professional Communication | Bachelors in International Studies | Model

Isabella Zabaneh was born in Dallas, Texas to an American mother and Belizean father but has lived in Belize since she was two months old.
Her love for pageantry began early, eventually leading her to win Miss Independence at age 14. During her reign, she co-founded Project Royalty with her mother—a nonprofit that started by providing free prom and pageant gowns to girls in need and has since evolved into a support network for young women.

Passionate about leadership and service, Isabella aspires to serve the Belizean people as a diplomat, ambassador, and potentially even Prime Minister. Deeply grounded in her faith, values, and love for her country, she is driven by a strong sense of purpose and pride. For her, participating in pageantry is not about personal glory but about representing and uplifting Belize on a global stage.