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Jenna-Monét Queeley, 28, will represent the United States Virgin Islands in the 75th edition of Miss Universe. She is a beauty entrepreneur and a model born and raised in Montpellier, Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands with roots in St. Kitts and Nevis. 

Jenna-Monét Queeley

In 2016, Queeley started modeling professionally. She walked in fashion shows on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and in New York City, New York, USA.

From April 2019 to May 2023, Queeley attended the Seminole State College of Florida in Sanford, Florida, USA where she earned an associate’s degree in forensic science. From January 2021 to August 2023, she attended the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City where she earned a bachelor’s degree in forensic psychology with a minor in criminology.

In September 2021, Queeley launched a makeup line called Jenna-Monet Beauty. With her own brand, it is her mission to create safe and inclusive cosmetic products that inspire the next generation.

Miss Universe 2026

On June 14, 2026, Queeley represented Montpellier at Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands 2026 and competed against five other candidates at the Island Center for Performing Arts in Christiansted, St. Croix. She won the title.

The other candidates were Kyandra Smith of Charlotte Amalie, Orealia Thomas of Crown Bay, Stacey Smith-Baptiste of Estate Tutu, Brianna McSween of Mariendahl and Keturah Nurse of Strawberry Hill. Cruz Rock was a guest performer at the coronation ceremony.

In November 2026, Queeley will represent the U.S. Virgin Islands at Miss Universe 2026 at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA. She will compete against more than 100 candidates including Wanderleia Rodrigues, 23, of Angola, Dabilo Moses, 26, of Botswana, Audrey Black, 30, of Cameron, Matoma Conde, 22, of Guinea, Maeva Toumbou Dani, 33, of Mayotte, Zoulahatou Amadou, 24, of Niger, Sarrah Brahmi, 33, of Tunisia, Mubanga Hatyoka, 24, of Zambia and Roseanna Hall, 34, of Zimbabwe.

If Queeley enters at least the semifinals, she will be the second beauty queen from the U.S. Virgin Islands to place in Miss Universe. Representing the unincorporated U.S. territory, Cherrie Raphaelia Creque finished in the Top 12 at Miss Universe 1971.