Miss Maryland

I AM MISS MARYLAND 2025—and I’m going to MISS AMERICA!!! ✨ What a dream come true! I have so much gratitude for this opportunity—what an honor it is to represent and serve my state. Maryland has given so much to me—I’m ready to give back to it! I’m so grateful to the panelists for honoring me with this role and for believing in me. Thank you for seeing my story, my true passion for this state, and my dedication to encouraging others to seize opportunities in it. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Thank you to everyone who supported me these past several months—every encouraging text, phone call, and uplifting conversation means so much to me! I’m most honored when I think about the incredible Miss Maryland class I competed alongside. What a privilege it was to pursue this role with this state’s most accomplished, impactful, and community-oriented women. I’m confident that every single one of my fellow delegates would have brought such a unique strength to this role—what an honor it was to compete alongside them all. Shoutout to my fellow top 5 finalists @alaysiashunice , @jaclynjdavis , @alliewolfe , and @imafreaking.me for their incredible accomplishments and service to Maryland. I continue to be inspired by you and ALL of my fellow delegates! Thank you to the state of Maryland for making stories like mine possible. I hope to represent us well at MISS AMERICA!!! What a privilege it is to represent Iranian-Americans, immigrants, low-income students, and most importantly, our beautiful state! Follow along at @missamericamd @missmaryland 👑

Top 10 at Miss America 2026! ✨ Maryland, I’m coming home! • I am so honored to have represented Maryland as a Miss America semi-finalist and a preliminary evening gown award winner! I have so much gratitude for this experience. • Performing my HerStory talent—sharing the message of seizing one’s opportunities in service of those without that same privilege—was the most meaningful part of my entire Miss America experience. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to emphasize my gratitude for being in this country and the importance of uplifting women worldwide on the national stage. For me, this was the biggest win of all. • Thank you to all who helped me achieve this dream and to everyone who offered your support throughout the past two months—you know who you are! Thank you, thank you, thank you for every card, call, and word of wisdom. You each played an integral role in my success. • Thank you to all who helped me look and feel my best, especially @signature.dresses @mysmileswag @namnguyenhair @glam.urbana @sewessentials_md @morganmorganbonafide @billalverson @edomar_mkh @theglamcollective___ • Congratulations to the new Miss America, @cassiedonegan from New York! I can’t wait to cheer you on this year!

I’m so honored to have won a MISS AMERICA PRELIMINARY EVENING GOWN AWARD last night! ✨ Thank you to the judges for honoring me with this special recognition, I am so grateful! 🤍 • #missmaryland #missamerica #missamericanewera • hair styling @edomar_mkh @theglamcollective___ hair extensions @namnguyenhair dental @mysmileswag earrings @signature.dresses dress @henriscloud9

Maria Derisavi, who owns the title of @missamericamd , is at the Preakness with the crown and sash, but her outfit is for the people.

The one and only @missamericamd is in the house and wants to know who you’re picking for #Preakness151! Who ya got?

St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce Gala ✨ • It’s always a joy to celebrate leaders in the community I call home! Thank you so much to Jimmy Hayden Realty for inviting me to this incredible event celebrating St. Mary’s County’s most impressive citizens!

@missamericadc and I cheered on the @commandforce last night as their 61 finalists performed at the 2026 auditions! 🏈✨ Thank you to the @commandforce for inviting the DMV queens to this special night! • @missamericava , we missed you! 🫶

Last weekend I attended Maryland Fest at Historic St. Mary’s City—and had the fun opportunity to emcee the dog parade! 🐶🤩 Thank you @historicstmarys for an amazing event celebrating our state! ❤️🖤💛

This afternoon, I had the pleasure of visiting @historicsotterley for a beautiful Mothers Day tea! 💐🫖 I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to speak about the important role mothers play in one’s life—as well as share a little about my time as Miss Maryland! ✨ Thank you, @historicsotterley for a wonderful afternoon honoring mothers!

Last week, I spent the sweetest morning with the most special kindergarten class! 🤍 We read a book about goal setting, chatted about #SeizeYourOpportunities and all of our favorite books, and everyone was able to try on and hold the Miss Maryland crown! 👑

What a joy it was to spend yesterday speaking with all of @lfspatriots ’s kindergarten through 8th grade students about the message of #SeizeYourOpportunities—SMART goal setting, personal growth, and resilience! These incredible students took this message into stride—I loved hearing all of their stories of goal setting and perseverance! 🫶 This school visit was even more special as an LFS alum—seeing so many familiar faces made my time at the school so joyful! Thank you so much for welcoming me back, LFS! ❤️💙🤍

@missmaryland Maria Derisavi (LFS Class of 2017) came back for a visit today! She spoke to our students about setting SMART goals so they can achieve their dreams and become the very best versions of themselves! Thank you, Maria, for spending time with us this morning! We are proud that you got your start at LFS! @missamericamd @adwcathschools #LFSfamily #ADWcommUNITY