2026 Miss DC Contestants

Isabella Weyerman is a Georgetown Law Merit Scholar, vocalist, and founder of Be SWEET. 

She authored and illustrated her children’s book Sweet Sophie at 15, with the adjoining program Be SWEET equipping children to communicate clearly and resolve conflict with confidence. Isabella has personally taught over 4,000 children and developed resources downloaded over 7,000 times across all 50 states and 43 countries. Her work has been featured on ABC and FOX.

At Georgetown she serves as Student Bar Association Chief of Staff and Music Director of LawCappella. She has led seven musicals and operas and performed from New York’s Birdland to concert halls across Europe. Isabella believes communication is a skill that can be taught, and when it is, people learn not just to speak, but to understand.

Kisa Motiwala serves as Chief of Staff for the Department of Justice’s Office of Legislative Affairs. A first-generation American, she earned her J.D. from George Washington University Law School at 20, the youngest graduate in the school’s history, and her B.A., magna cum laude, from Florida Atlantic University at 17. She served as counsel to the House Judiciary Committee, clerked for the White House Counsel's Office, worked on Supreme Court and Assistant Attorney General nominations, and earned the President's Gold Volunteer Service Award. Kisa serves on the fundraising and marketing committee for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation and hosts toy drives for Children's National Hospital. She is fluent in Urdu, collects snow globes, and loves cheering on the Washington Nationals!

Maranda is proud to have been raised in Washington, D.C., while honoring her Guyanese heritage. She served four years with AmeriCorps programs, including City Year, Literacy Lab,

and Reading Partners, focusing on education equity, literacy, trauma-informed practices, and hands-on community service. Maranda has worked with students from Pre-K through 12th

grade, improving their literacy and math skills through intervention, helping adult learners obtain their high school diplomas through one-on-one instruction, and coordinating free tutoring programs. She continues her work in education while modeling professionally and attending the University of the District of Columbia. Her purpose is to be part of the education equity solution in the world and actively create meaningful change in the lives of others.

 Kendall Webb has called D.C. home for two years and serves as Digital Director for a U.S. House Committee, leading digital strategy on national policy issues.

As a nationally recognized Stamps Scholar, she graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Mercer University. Kendall previously worked extensively in women’s political representation and is a graduate of the University of Texas Women’s Campaign School. 

An award-winning historian, her CSI, Engaging History: Encouraging Historical Literacy and Civic Responsibility, promotes historical learning and civic awareness. Kendall is honored to return to an organization that has shaped her mother, sister, and generations of inspiring women. 

Sarina is a healthcare strategy consultant who is passionate about scaling innovation to improve care access. She’s proudly called D.C. home for 6 years, but has advocated for health equity at organizations around the globe – including the World Bank, country governments, and major U.S. healthcare providers.

A Georgetown alumnus, Sarina believes education is a catalyst for solving the world’s biggest challenges. She developed curriculum and programming as a Project Manager for National College Expedition, supporting first- and second-generation students in applying to college. Her CSI, Project Catalyst, challenges students to develop innovative solutions to issues affecting the DC community.

Savannah Jasper is a student at Howard University pursuing a degree in Psychology with aspirations of becoming a civil rights attorney and public policy advocate. Born and raised in Oakland, Savannah is passionate about creating equitable spaces for marginalized communities through advocacy, research, and public service. She is the founder of Legends of Tomorrow, a youth-centered initiative focused on destigmatizing conversations surrounding LGBTQ+ youth mental health through art, community engagement, and empowerment programming. In addition to her advocacy work, Savannah serves as a Youth Justice Undergraduate Intern with the National Center for Youth Law, where she supports research and policy efforts addressing systemic inequities impacting vulnerable youth. As Miss Adams Morgan 2026, she is honored to use her voice to inspire young people, promote compassion, and advocate for accessible mental health resources throughout the District of Columbia community.