Hi, my name is Joanna Mabalot. I am your current Ms. American Scholar 2023. I was born and raised in the Philippines where I entered numerous pageants such as the Binibining Pilipinas 2011, and Miss Earth. I also graduated with a degree in IT from Bulacan State University. I came to Hawaii in 2014. We have a Texas Barbecue Restaurant in Kapolei called Dickey's Barbecue Pit, where we smoke meats low and slow. I am also a Real Estate agent under HOME LUXE PETER NICADO GROUP. I have 2 wonderful children aged 7 and 2.

 

In my free time, I like to work out and I sing on the New Hope Leeward praise and worship team. I'm a board member with Echelon West Oahu by Salvation Army and secretary of FAMES Hawaii.

 

I want to use the platform to be a light in our community. I want to make a positive impact and inspire single, married women and mothers to dream big. I want to use my platform to also raise