2026 Miss DC Contestants

Kathleen Bostick graduated Magna Cum Laude from Spelman College, earning her Bachelor of Science degree. Nationally recognized for research in plant biology, neuroscience, and environmental science, she became one of the first Black women to receive an Astronaut Award. Fearless in her pursuit, she is a pilot, scuba diver, and skydiver, leading with courage and resilience. She founded InterstelHER, an initiative empowering women to pursue STEAM by collaborating with the Smithsonian Museums, DC Public Schools, and local policymakers. She plans to attend medical school, earn a PhD in neuroscience, and become the first Black woman to land on the moon.