2024JUDGES

JENNIFER LEVEQUE

Jennifer Leveque received her bachelor’s degree in Integrated Neuroscience from Binghamton University and her master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences at Drexel University College of Medicine. She has 10+ years of clinical research and pharmaceutical industry experience, working with biotech companies and clinical research organizations (CRO) like IQVIA, ICON, and LabCorp Drug Development and pharmaceutical companies Genentech/Roche, Janssen, Celgene, and Bristol Myers Squibb. Jennifer manages clinical studies and brings forth positive and timely trial results for FDA submission. She helps achieve her clinical research teams’ goals and is passionate and enthusiastic about drug development and research in oncology, hematology, and ophthalmology therapeutic areas. Jennifer Leveque is the Founder of Whipped Lash™️ Magnetic Eyelashes. A 100% vegan and cruelty-free lash line that empowers women to apply lashes themselves that will look like they were professionally done.

SAI SOMBOON

Sai Somboon is originally from Bangkok, Thailand, and currently lives in Jersey City and Asbury Park, New Jersey. Sai splits his time as an educator and theatre/dance artist, and his current role is the Associate Director of College Counseling at the Dalton School in New York City. As an actor/dancer, Sai performed in Sleep No More NYC at the McKittrick Hotel, and many musicals and plays at regional theaters in the US, such as the Fulton Theatre, North Shore Music Theatre, Walden Shakespeare, and the Daegu Opera House in Korea. Most recently, Sai premiered his solo show, Extraordinary Alien at Theatre Row in New York. He is also a director and choreographer at Glom, a theatre company based in Chiang Mai, Thailand (upcoming: IBM 1401 at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok in July 2024), and works as a Teaching Fellow at Harvard University, where he serves on the teaching team for Real Talk: The Art and Practice of Brave Communication with Dr. Timothy McCarthy. Sai is also earned his Bachelor of Arts in anthropology from Franklin and Marshall College, his Master of Fine Arts in dance from The Ohio State University, and his Master of Education from Harvard University.

UMASOFIA SRIVASTAVA, MISS TEEN USA

UmaSofia Srivastava is the first Mexican-Indian Miss Teen USA, and the first contestant from NJ to win Miss Teen USA. One day, UmaSofia hopes to become a UN ambassador. She works with the Lotus Petal Foundation to help underprivileged children in India receive a well rounded education, proper nutrition and healthcare. UmaSofia also collected over 1000 books for the Bridge of Books Foundation to donate to inner-city kids in New Jersey. She authored and illustrated her book, The White Jaguar, to inspire people of all ages to embrace what makes them unique. Throughout the book there are four languages: English, Spanish, Hindi, and French – all of which she speaks. UmaSofia is a pianist and runs her own blog, That’s Fan Behavior, where she writes about her experience as a woman of color and current events. UmaSofia is the co-founder of the Diversity & Inclusion campaign at her school, a Kind Campaign leader, and also participates in Mock Trial and Model UN.

ANZHELIKA STEEN OLSEN

Anzhelika Steen Olsen, a Russian-born New Yorker, initially embraced a career in high finance after earning her design degree from F.I.T Manhattan. Following motherhood, she reignited her passion for design and philanthropy, launching an award-winning handbag line carried by celebrities like Halle Berry, Kathryn Winnick and Kerry Washington to red carpet events, including the Oscars. Notably, her handbags were sold in major department stores and online. Anzhelika’s journey led her to establish Eliann Media Consultants, a company she founded alongside the non-profit SHERgroup.org, dedicated to empowering women and addressing crucial issues like Teenage Mental Health and Human Trafficking. Renowned for her impactful mission, Anzhelika co-created and produced the very first U-For-Ukraine Benefit Concert, which garnered celebrity support with proceeds going towards medical supplies, food, and helping evacuate over 2K orphans to Romania at the onset of war. Anzhelika, a humanitarian, skilled event producer, specializes in philanthropy, entertainment, education, marketing, and PR. Her journey includes tenures as a correspondent for InStyle magazine, working with Maxim and Blanc, showcasing her versatility. In the past three years, she brought back and successfully produced The Big Daddy Celebrity Golf Classic and Gala, supporting UN’s #heforshe initiative. This event engaged influential men, including Michael Strahan, Justin Tuck, Tracy Morgan, Jeff Hoffman, and Victor Cruz, amplifying their voices for gender equality and equity. Anzhelika’s dedication extends to annual SHER luncheons, raising funds for veteran, autism, and cancer organizations, with the upcoming national celebrity event benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Proudly parenting a 15-year-old daughter, Anzhelika serves as a board member of GershwinCompetition.org and holds the role of VP at the International Academy of Arts, Sciences, Edu, and Business

GABRIELLE WRIGHT

Gabrielle Wright grew up in the Capital District Area and currently resides in Manhattan, where she received her Master’s Degree in Business Administration and works full-time in Human Resources. Gabrielle has judged and competed in many pageants throughout the years, she was Miss Teen New York United States in 2013 and went on to compete at the National Level in Houston, Texas. Most recently, Gabrielle was the reigning Miss New York for America 2020 and placed as a Semi-Finalist at the National Pageant in Las Vegas. Gabrielle is an advocate for helping those with special needs. At a young age, she learned and experienced that not everyone understands those with special needs. Education about people with special needs and including them in everyday society has been a passion of hers for a long time. When Gabrielle is not at work, she loves to travel and spend time with friends and family.

JAMES DENAPOLI (Official Tabulator)
James Denapoli is an owner of a Nationwide Insurance Agency servicing the East Northport and Syosset areas. He is proud to be a part of a family owned business with over 50 years of experience specializing in all personal and commercial lines of insurance. James has participated in the NY Metro Law Enforcement Recognition Luncheon, which recognized the good work of law enforcement professionals who have shown dedication to DWI enforcement, prosecution, and education. James graduated from Bryant College with a degree in finance. While attending Bryant, James was the captain of the soccer team and was awarded the William T O’Hara Leadership Award. This prestigious award was only given to only male and one female athlete. During his spare time James loves to spend time with his wife Cailey and his sons Cole and Caden. You can also find James working out at the gym, organizing, coaching, and playing softball with his friends.