During her reign, Mrs Elemental® USA Water Water will help to further the mission of ICONIC USA and Mrs Elemental® USA by working alongside leadership with the planning and promotion of the annual ICONIC USA mission week this Summer!

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Whitley Nabintu Marshall is a sustainable fashion designer, journalist, event producer, coach, and advocate dedicated to making a lasting impact in both the fashion industry and environmental activism. As the visionary behind Artlovelifestyle Attire, she creates designs from recycled fabrics, proving that sustainability and style can coexist. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of Artlovelifestyle Magazine, where she amplifies diverse voices, sustainability, and compassionate leadership. Additionally, Whitley is a social media strategist, helping mission-driven brands expand their reach, and a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, guiding clients in achieving authentic confidence through movement and mindful living.

As Mrs. Elemental USA Water, Whitley uses her title to advocate for the protection of our planet’s most vital resource. She is the founder of The Compassionate Leadership Project, a global initiative dedicated to empowering leaders through mindfulness, social responsibility, and sustainable practices. Through her #CompassionForOurPlanet initiative, she educates communities on the intersection of environmental stewardship and social justice. With over 14 years of advocacy, she served two terms on the Maine Green Independent Party State Steering Committee and co-founded Green Initiatives, spearheading grassroots campaigns for environmental policy change. Her passion for sustainability and inclusivity is deeply influenced by her global experiences—having lived in Burundi, East Africa, and traveled to 46 states and 9 countries. She also produces events like True Beauty NYFW and the Flowers That Feed Art and Fashion Showcase, merging sustainable fashion with social impact and community empowerment.

Whitley’s journey is one of profound resilience, having survived multiple near-death experiences and overcoming two full-body recoveries, homelessness, and food insecurity. Rather than letting adversity define her, she turned her experiences into a mission to uplift others. She is a co-author of the book Reigning Resilient Queens, sharing her story alongside other powerful women who have triumphed over hardship. In 2022, she made history as the first openly pansexual International Mrs. USA, using her platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ visibility, inclusivity in pageantry, and breaking down barriers in the beauty industry. A force in the modeling and pageantry world, Whitley has been recognized with numerous accolades, including an official nomination for 2025 Female Model of the Year at the Beauty It’s Everywhere Awards and four 2025 Global Beauty Award nominations in the categories of Best Coach, Most Impactful, Cultural Inclusion, and the Morgan Pierce Every Body is Beautiful Award. As Mrs. Elemental USA Water, she continues to use her platform to advocate for sustainability, inclusivity, and compassionate leadership, proving that beauty is not just about appearance—it’s about the impact we leave on the world

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