Stephanie believes in a quote by Helen Keller: "I find life an exciting business and most exciting when it is lived for others." This quote is embodied in Stephanie's true passion as a spokesperson for the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and she has been recognized on the floor of congress by proclamation from the Honorable John Dingel (D-ML) for her efforts with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome (RTS). Her son, Donnie is afflicted with (RTS), a rare genetic disorder which is characterized by developmental delays and physical abnormalities. Stephanie is heavily involved in promoting awareness everywhere for rare disorders, the need for ongoing research, and is hopeful that eventually there be a cure for many.

 

Stephanie was instrumental in having Rare Disease Awareness Day recognized by the City of Detroit, the County of Washtenaw, and the State of Michigan. Through her efforts, Michigan was the first State to proclaim February, 28th Rare Disease Awareness Day. She is a wife and mother of two sons, Jordan and Donnie. Stephanie is an elected member of the Board of Trustees for Pittsfield Township.

 

Stephanie has held many titles. Most notably Mrs. Michigan America 2010 and Mrs. United States 2007. She was also nominated for the Delta Airlines Chairman's Club Award for 2011.

 

MWI STAFF MEMBERS:

MWI STAFF MEMBERS
CEO: Stephanie Hunt Smith

President: Cynthia Naomi Keitt (AKA) Naomi
Legal * Law Firm of Erane C. Washington-Kendrick, PLLC
Vice President: Andries Du Preez

Executive Vice President - Anthony Jerral

Jr. Executive Vice President - Pamela Jerral

Mistress of Ceremonies (MC): Simran Ahuja (India)

Supervisor: Mary Hodge * "Mom Says"
Delegate(s) Boot Camp Coordinator: Andries Du Preez

Secretary: Syndee Keitt
Photographers/Videographers * A & P Digital Photography
1st Photography Assistant * Franz V. Photography (ZA)
Official Web Designer: Web Sites by Naomi
Official Florist/Decor Designer: Pristine Events by CKO
Choreographer: Andries Du Preez

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INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
President - MWI African Coordinator – Andries Du Preez & Associates

Director/Preliminary - MWI South Africa  | Africa - A.D.P & Associates
Director - MWI/MMI Gambia – Moses Dobasin & Nyima Jadama 
Director - MWI/MMI Guiné Bissau | Cabo Verde - Joana Arminda Fernandes
Director - MWI/MMI Guiné - Mohamed Tady Kourouma

Director - MWI/MMI India | Asia | Asia Pacific - Simran Ahuja

Partner - Scholastic Scholarship MWI/MMI Miss-Mister India - Simran Ahuja
Partner - Scholastic Scholarship MWI/MMI Miss-Mister  Southern Africa – Sonja Adonis &  Associates - S.O.C.H.

Director - MWI/MMI Venezuela - Niobe Martinez F.
MWI Lifetime Cultural Ambassador - Simran Ahuja (India)