2025 Contestant Page
Kelly Therese DesRoches
Ms. International World
United States
With over 15 years in leadership, I proudly serve as Executive Director of the award-winning Tower Club in downtown Fort Lauderdale, a premier private professional club ranked among South Florida’s Top 10 Most Exclusive Members-Only Clubs by Bentley Miami. Dedicated to diversity, women empowerment, and community engagement, I bring innovative strategies to elevate our vibrant community.
As a TV Host and Associate Producer for Dining Divas and Destination Divas, I highlight the power of storytelling to promote business, cuisine, and culture, streaming globally on platforms like Prime Video, WeTV, TRVL Channel, Roku, and more.
I was also in the mortgage business for over 13 years before the Tower Club as a mortgage broker in CT and then in FL.
Victoria is a proud Representative of Brazil. She is driven by desire to inspire change. She believes in the power of education and Community involvement to uplift others. Beyond her academic and advocacy efforts, she is an Athlete and Artist. She also Mentors young women entering the Fashion and Pageant world.
As a contestant for Ms. International World, she is excited to represent Brazil on the Global Stage. She strives to be a role model for the next generation.
Victoria Lopes
Ms. International World
Brazil
Kristy Joy Smith
Ms. International World
Classic United States
Kristy Joy Smith, is a public music personality, published author, and model. Kristy Joy has education from Carnegie Mellon University, in music theatre composition, and a Licensed Cosmetologist.
She has just received a major label production offer, with a path to a “Major Label” deal. She also is a Published Author, with her book selling on Barnes & Noble , and Amazon.com web sites. She has been volunteering her time for the past ten years to help foster children as an adult role model. She has also been nominated for Who’s Who of America.
Kristy Joy resides in Nashville, Tennessee. She has also Professionally Modeled for the past ten years, for Department Stores, Print and Runway work. Kristy Joy is now perusing her dream, to use her soothing vocals to help encourage and make a difference. She is on the board of directors for a non profit, that uses her music and book proceeds to help local charities.
Kristy Joy is honored to now represent the U.S., as Ms. International Classic United States 2025.