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PageantPrep, founded in 1999, was the coach to 2023 Miss Teen USA, has been recognized as a 2022 Top 10 Pageant Coach by Pageant Planet, 2018 Best in Pageantry Award Winner: Top 10 Best Pageant Coach by Pageant Planet, 2020, 2019 and 2016 Best Pageant Coach Nominee by Pageant Planet and recognized as one of the Top 5 Best Pageant Coaching Companies nationwide by the 2014 Prestige Pageantry Awards.
The PageantPrep team has decades of experience not only competing in and judging pageants, but coaching winners in over 40 pageant systems. The PageantPrep Team has the most highly educated and experienced team of pageant professionals in the industry.
This means we have an incomparable knowledge of the industry both behind the scenes and as coaches and official sponsors of multiple state and international pageants. When you work with PageantPrep you get the highest level of professionalism, competency, skill and a proven track record of success.
The PageantPrep team has decades of experience not only competing in and judging pageants, but coaching winners in over 40 pageant systems. The PageantPrep Team has the most highly educated and experienced team of pageant professionals in the industry.
This means we have an incomparable knowledge of the industry both behind the scenes and as coaches and official sponsors of multiple state and international pageants. When you work with PageantPrep you get the highest level of professionalism, competency, skill and a proven track record of success.
Erika Kruse Weller, Founder; Interview and Communications
Erika Kruse Weller, Founder
PageantPrep was founded by former practicing attorney, law school and college professor Erika Kruse Weller. The daughter of a Top 5 Finalist at Miss America, and whose family produced a Miss America state pageant for years, she grew up in and around the pageant world learning the insider industry secrets along the way.
Given her degrees in English and law, as well as her teaching experience as a law school and college professor, Erika combined her communication skills as a top lawyer with her pageantry background and created PageantPrep to help contestants attain the pageant title of their dreams.
Her career is based on effective communication and strong presentation skills under pressure and she uses those talents to help you master your interview and communication skills both in person and through your contestant paperwork.
Her coaching has helped hundreds of clients achieve the pageant titles of their dreams in local, state, national and international pageant systems. She has served as a pageant competition judge for the Miss USA system, the Miss Teen USA system, National American Miss and many others. Pageant directors have trusted her team to coach their state winners for nationals for years.
Given her degrees in English and law, as well as her teaching experience as a law school and college professor, Erika combined her communication skills as a top lawyer with her pageantry background and created PageantPrep to help contestants attain the pageant title of their dreams.
Her career is based on effective communication and strong presentation skills under pressure and she uses those talents to help you master your interview and communication skills both in person and through your contestant paperwork.
Her coaching has helped hundreds of clients achieve the pageant titles of their dreams in local, state, national and international pageant systems. She has served as a pageant competition judge for the Miss USA system, the Miss Teen USA system, National American Miss and many others. Pageant directors have trusted her team to coach their state winners for nationals for years.
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Amy Diaz Case, Onstage Presence and Image Expert
Amy Diaz Case, Onstage Presence and Image Expert
Amy, a former PageantPrep client herself, is a leading pageantry expert for onstage presence and image consultation including, walking, turning, poise and appearance, and image consultation for state, national, and international competitions.
Recently recognized by the United Pageant League in the 2020 Top 100 All Time Great List, Amy has an exceptional pageant and competition background, having earned numerous state and national titles, as well as competing at the international level. She was crowned 2017 Mrs. Rhode Island America and placed Top 15 at the 2017 Mrs. America pageant, was crowned 2010 Miss U.S. Tourism Intercontinental USA placing 2nd Runner Up at Miss Tourism Intercontinental, 2009 Miss Earth United States, 2008 Miss Rhode Island USA (Top 15 at Miss USA), 2004 Miss Latina International and 2001 Miss Rhode Island Teen USA. She also earned her WBFF Pro Card at the 2013 Fitness Atlantic competition.
She has served as a competition judge for Miss Dominican Republic US, Miss Indiana USA/Teen USA, Miss Pennsylvania USA/Teen USA, Miss New Jersey USA, Miss Maine USA/Teen USA, , Miss Vermont USA/Teen USA, Miss West Virginia USA/Teen USA, Connecticut National American Miss, Massachusetts National American Miss, Miss Maine USA/Teen USA, and Miss Rhode Island Latina and an emcee for Miss/Teen Rhode Island USA.
Recently recognized by the United Pageant League in the 2020 Top 100 All Time Great List, Amy has an exceptional pageant and competition background, having earned numerous state and national titles, as well as competing at the international level. She was crowned 2017 Mrs. Rhode Island America and placed Top 15 at the 2017 Mrs. America pageant, was crowned 2010 Miss U.S. Tourism Intercontinental USA placing 2nd Runner Up at Miss Tourism Intercontinental, 2009 Miss Earth United States, 2008 Miss Rhode Island USA (Top 15 at Miss USA), 2004 Miss Latina International and 2001 Miss Rhode Island Teen USA. She also earned her WBFF Pro Card at the 2013 Fitness Atlantic competition.
She has served as a competition judge for Miss Dominican Republic US, Miss Indiana USA/Teen USA, Miss Pennsylvania USA/Teen USA, Miss New Jersey USA, Miss Maine USA/Teen USA, , Miss Vermont USA/Teen USA, Miss West Virginia USA/Teen USA, Connecticut National American Miss, Massachusetts National American Miss, Miss Maine USA/Teen USA, and Miss Rhode Island Latina and an emcee for Miss/Teen Rhode Island USA.
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A cum laude graduate of Barry University, after competing her undergraduate degree she completed dual Master degrees in Business Administration and Sport Management. Bilingual, and a trained dancer for over 12 years, for the past 15 years Amy has been a national commercial actress and model for English and Spanish markets. She has worked in media and production since 1999, and has been a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) member since 2000. Amy was a co-host of “Social Women,” a Rhode Island talk-show and entertainment program.
She has traveled the world as a motivational speaker and spokeswoman, and has been actively involved with several charitable organizations and causes such as the American Heart Association, Save the Bay, A Wish Come True, Groundwork Providence, Breast Cancer Awareness, and AIDS Project RI as an HIV Prevention Educator. In 2013, Amy was nominated for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man & Woman of the Year Award. |
Amy competed on the 23rd season of CBS's reality program The Amazing Race with her now-husband, Jason Case and won the one million dollar grand prize and the Amazing Race 23 title. Amy is the mother of 5 children and describes herself as zealous with a vivacious personality and versatile interests including photography, scrapbooking, yoga, traveling, fishing, and cooking.
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Read more about Amy at the following links:
http://www.hispaniclifestyle.com/articles/entertainment/latina-of-influence-amy-diaz http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/12/09/local-couple-wins-the-amazing-race/ http://www.providencejournal.com/features/lifestyle/style/20140309-style-profile-amazing-race-winner-amy-diaz-on-her-favorite-fashions.ece |
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Caitlin O'Neill, Interview Coach
Caitlin O'Neill, Interview Coach
Caitlin entered the pageant world at the age of 10 years old, competing for over 13 years at the local, state, national, and international level. Caitlin has placed nationally and internationally and held over 10 titles including Miss Rhode Island North America, International United Miss Massachusetts, and National American Miss Massachusetts Teen, and was a PageantPrep client herself, working with Erika for over 5 years.
Caitlin graduated magna cum laude from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Communications and a double minor in Journalism and Public Relations. She currently works as a Marketing Supervisor at The TJX Companies, Inc. on the Marshalls brand team.
With a passion for health and nutrition, Caitlin received her certificate in plant-based nutrition through the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell University and is a certified reiki healer. Through her online platform “Radiate With Cait” she shares her passions of health, wellness, and holistic healing. In her free time, she enjoys watching reality tv, going on hikes & creating healthy versions of her favorite sweet desserts.
The teachings and mentorship from Erika and the PagentPrep team guided Caitlin to her pageant successes and she is excited to do the same for her clients.
Caitlin graduated magna cum laude from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Communications and a double minor in Journalism and Public Relations. She currently works as a Marketing Supervisor at The TJX Companies, Inc. on the Marshalls brand team.
With a passion for health and nutrition, Caitlin received her certificate in plant-based nutrition through the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell University and is a certified reiki healer. Through her online platform “Radiate With Cait” she shares her passions of health, wellness, and holistic healing. In her free time, she enjoys watching reality tv, going on hikes & creating healthy versions of her favorite sweet desserts.
The teachings and mentorship from Erika and the PagentPrep team guided Caitlin to her pageant successes and she is excited to do the same for her clients.
Abby Mansolillo, Walking Coach
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Abby Mansolillo, a former PageantPrep client for eight years, began competing in pageants at thirteen years old. Abby held the title of Miss Rhode Island America 2022 and competed at Miss America.
During her year of service, she promoted her Social Impact Initiative, Trust Your Gut: Be Your Own Health Advocate on the state and national level, through partnerships with Brown University and the National Patient Advocate Foundation. She began her pageant journey competing in the Miss Rhode Island Teen USA pageant, placing third runner - up in 2015, and first runner- up in 2018. She competed in Miss Rhode Island USA in 2019 and 2020; placing fourth runner-up both times. Abby is also former Miss Rhode Island High School America 2015, and competed at the national Miss High School America competition in Orlando, Florida in 2016. |
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Abby earned her law degree from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2024 and is a 2021 cum laude graduate of Providence College, where she obtained a dual degree in English and Women/Gender Studies.
She has held multiple internships including the Rhode Island Department of the Attorney General and WJAR-NBC10’s News Desk and Lifestyle Show, “Studio 10.”
Abby attributes many of her successes, both in and out of the pageant world, to the training she received at PageantPrep.
She has held multiple internships including the Rhode Island Department of the Attorney General and WJAR-NBC10’s News Desk and Lifestyle Show, “Studio 10.”
Abby attributes many of her successes, both in and out of the pageant world, to the training she received at PageantPrep.
Elena Jackvony, Online Interview Specialist
Elena Jackvony,
Online Interview Specialist
Elena joined the PageantPrep team in 2017 as an online interview specialist and provides online interview coaching to our clients all over the United States and internationally.
Elena graduated from Providence College and earned her law degree from Southern New England School of Law. After graduating from law school she decided to become an educator at one of the most prestigious private schools in the country, teaching students for the last twenty years and becoming the Director of the Learning and Enrichment Center.
Her extensive experience as an educator and advisor, combined with her law degree, masters degree and bachelors degree make the perfect combination of educational experience and background to help you take your pageant interview to the next level. Her professional career has been dedicated to personal development and helping others communicate effectively, and she uses those skills to help you shine through your interview and communication skills.
In addition, Elena has over 7 years experience in the pageant industry in the Miss America's Outstanding Teen program, Miss High School America program, Miss America organization and Miss Teen USA pageant having assisted her daughter at both the state and national level.
Elena will teach you step by step the secrets to really impress your pageant interview judges, as well as guide you through those tough political and current event questions, and perfect your performance so you know exactly how to successfully answer your onstage final questions with confidence!
Elena graduated from Providence College and earned her law degree from Southern New England School of Law. After graduating from law school she decided to become an educator at one of the most prestigious private schools in the country, teaching students for the last twenty years and becoming the Director of the Learning and Enrichment Center.
Her extensive experience as an educator and advisor, combined with her law degree, masters degree and bachelors degree make the perfect combination of educational experience and background to help you take your pageant interview to the next level. Her professional career has been dedicated to personal development and helping others communicate effectively, and she uses those skills to help you shine through your interview and communication skills.
In addition, Elena has over 7 years experience in the pageant industry in the Miss America's Outstanding Teen program, Miss High School America program, Miss America organization and Miss Teen USA pageant having assisted her daughter at both the state and national level.
Elena will teach you step by step the secrets to really impress your pageant interview judges, as well as guide you through those tough political and current event questions, and perfect your performance so you know exactly how to successfully answer your onstage final questions with confidence!
Danielle Janco, Financial Coach
Danielle Janco, Financial Coach
East coast native and Jersey girl, Danielle Janco, was introduced to PageantPrep during her quest for the title of Miss New Jersey USA 2020. Danielle moved back East after pursuing her performance career in Los Angeles and was determined to work with the best in the industry during her last year of eligibility for Miss New Jersey USA. Only problem was, Danielle was broke.
Single-handedly, Danielle created her own marketing campaign through virtual funding platforms and social media to raise over $6,000 towards her pageant expenses. Danielle's unique program allowed her to coach with the PageantPrep, shoot with the top photographers, and purchase her dream gown with NO financial stress.
Inspired by her journey, Erika invited Danielle to become a part of the PageantPrep Team to provide one on one personal guidance to contestants about how they too can accomplish their financial pageant goals and achieve their dreams!
In addition to coaching for PageantPrep, Danielle is the owner of her own Math & SAT-Tutoring Business, is a SAG-AFTRA Union Actress & Choreographer and was nominated amongst top choreographers, Debbie Allen and Joe Tremaine as Backstage's 2016 Readers' Choice Favorite Dance Instructor in Los Angeles. Danielle's extensive on-stage and on-camera experience, her passion to educate others and knack for marketing paved the way for the creation of the “How to NOT Pay for Your Pageant” video and her financial coaching services with PageantPrep.
Single-handedly, Danielle created her own marketing campaign through virtual funding platforms and social media to raise over $6,000 towards her pageant expenses. Danielle's unique program allowed her to coach with the PageantPrep, shoot with the top photographers, and purchase her dream gown with NO financial stress.
Inspired by her journey, Erika invited Danielle to become a part of the PageantPrep Team to provide one on one personal guidance to contestants about how they too can accomplish their financial pageant goals and achieve their dreams!
In addition to coaching for PageantPrep, Danielle is the owner of her own Math & SAT-Tutoring Business, is a SAG-AFTRA Union Actress & Choreographer and was nominated amongst top choreographers, Debbie Allen and Joe Tremaine as Backstage's 2016 Readers' Choice Favorite Dance Instructor in Los Angeles. Danielle's extensive on-stage and on-camera experience, her passion to educate others and knack for marketing paved the way for the creation of the “How to NOT Pay for Your Pageant” video and her financial coaching services with PageantPrep.
Marilyn Cocozza Trillo, Talent Consultant
Marilyn Cocozza Trillo, Vocal and Talent Consultant
Marilyn Cocozza Trillo, our vocal and talent expert from the MCT Vocal Performance Studio, has been working with PageantPrep clients since 1999 to help them achieve their pageant goals.
A former Rhode Island Junior Miss, national Junior Miss semifinalist, Miss Rhode Island America and 3rd Runner Up to Miss America (holding the record for highest Miss America placement in RI history), Marilyn won a Preliminary Talent Award at Miss America and was invited back the following year to perform during the Miss America telecast.
A graduate of Anna Maria College where she received her degree in music, Marilyn has served as a competition judge and official chaperone for the Miss America Organization for many years, bringing valuable insight not only as a state winner and national finalist, but as judge and program staff.
Her clients have included Caroline Parente, Miss Rhode Island and 4th Runner Up at Miss America 2023, Deborah St. Vil, 2010 Miss Rhode Island, Top 15 at Miss America and national Preliminary Talent Award Winner; Juliana Strout, 2009 Miss Rhode Island America, and national Nonfinalist Talent Award Winner, Francesca Simone, 2008 Miss Rhode Island America and Quality of Life national finalist.
A former Rhode Island Junior Miss, national Junior Miss semifinalist, Miss Rhode Island America and 3rd Runner Up to Miss America (holding the record for highest Miss America placement in RI history), Marilyn won a Preliminary Talent Award at Miss America and was invited back the following year to perform during the Miss America telecast.
A graduate of Anna Maria College where she received her degree in music, Marilyn has served as a competition judge and official chaperone for the Miss America Organization for many years, bringing valuable insight not only as a state winner and national finalist, but as judge and program staff.
Her clients have included Caroline Parente, Miss Rhode Island and 4th Runner Up at Miss America 2023, Deborah St. Vil, 2010 Miss Rhode Island, Top 15 at Miss America and national Preliminary Talent Award Winner; Juliana Strout, 2009 Miss Rhode Island America, and national Nonfinalist Talent Award Winner, Francesca Simone, 2008 Miss Rhode Island America and Quality of Life national finalist.
Marilyn's 3rd Runner-Up placement at Miss America is the state's best ever. She won a preliminary talent award accompanying herself on the piano as she sang "I Have Confidence."
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