About Us

Miss Worldwide International Foundation Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) nonstock, nonprofit, nonpolitical, and all-volunteer charitable organization based in Miami, Florida. MWI Foundation’s primary mission is to provide scholarship assistance for young people, train future leaders in our community, promote a positive impact in their communities through volunteer service work and celebrate cultural diversity.

We may be able to recognize beauty through our differences, but we have learned that the purity of such can be seen in underprivileged children with special needs and underprivileged cancer patients.

History

Venturing halfway across the world, a family of three embarked on a journey to forge a new beginning in an unknown land. A visionary fashion designer, Kirsten Regalado had dreams as vibrant as her creations. Starting fresh is never easy, but the kindness and accommodation of strangers that turned into friends eased the transition. In a pivotal meeting with “Miss Rose” Martinez, the director of various Miami pageants, the dream began to take shape. Her leadership was deeply rooted in principles of integrity and respect, setting the standard through actions.

Rose Martinez

In her final days, Miss Rose Martinez expressed a profound wish for Kirsten Regalado to continue Miss Worldwide International Inc., an organization she founded in 2013 with a vision of empowering through pageantry. By 2019, this leadership role was formally entrusted to Kirsten, a title she accepts with honor and humility.

Continuing the Legacy…

To further serve the community, the MWI Foundation was launched in 2023 as a nonprofit arm, focusing on providing scholarship assistance for young people, train future leaders in our community, and promote a positive impact in their communities through volunteer service.

The organization has continued to uphold these values. Assuming a new position of leadership, we started to produce our own shows even outside of Miami. We were doing more than just showcasing designs; we were creating a platform for voices to be heard, talents to be recognized, and stories to be told. Our goal is to extend the legacy to a wider community, inspiring a new generation to dream boldly and lead with purpose.

FASHION FIGHTS BREAST CANCER October 07, 2012

Meet the Team

  • Michael John Regalado, President of Miss Worldwide International Foundation, combines scientific insight and artistic passion to lead the organization towards its mission of nurturing leaders and strengthening community bonds. Graduating with a BA in Biophysics, participating in the rigorous QBIC Program for Biology and Honors College, and achieving an Associate of Arts (AA) through dual enrollment in high school, his academic journey reflects a relentless pursuit of excellence.

    From a very young age, Michael has been deeply involved with the initiatives that would lay the groundwork for Miss Worldwide International, alongside participating in medical missions and supporting various nonprofits. His ease on the stage, whether captivating audiences with song or leading events as master of ceremonies, bridges the gap between leadership and community engagement.

    Looking forward, Michael is dedicated to shaping a future in which the foundation nurtures a new generation of leaders and strengthens community ties, all ready to navigate the future's uncertainties with innovation, determination, and heartfelt solidarity.

  • Dr. Larry Regalado is a medical physician in the Philippines that stands as a paragon of integrity, compassion, and unparalleled dedication to the field of healthcare. A testament to his mastery and precision, his surgical operations and stitches are known to be impeccably clean. In the last 20 years working in the emergency room in a children’s hospital in USA as a registered nurse, his compassionate nature provides reassurance to his young patients and families during vulnerable moments.

    Whether it’s improvising solutions in remote areas during medical missions or administering first aid during the vibrant bustle of events, his resourcefulness and ability to respond to the call of action shines. He has even “performed surgery” on dresses and national costumes during fashion emergencies.

  • Edward Logan is a top-performing, solutions-driven senior business executive with more than 20 years of experience leading organizations in highly competitive environments through investigation, litigation, technology, portfolio, program, and project management. Mr. Logan has a proven track record of securing and winning federal public sector industry contracts worth over $5 billion. His numerous international awards and accolades across the federal industry, coupled with a consistent record of achieving growth and fostering innovation, attest to the knowledge, skillset, and value he contributes to any organization. Additionally, as a cancer survivor himself, he is deeply committed to philanthropic efforts, particularly in supporting children with cancer and providing scholarship assistance to underprivileged children through the establishment of micro-business enterprises.

  • Kirsten Regalado is a Filipino-American, has a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology. She is a fashion designer, a beauty queen, a mentor, and an inspirational speaker.

    In one of the world’s longest running beauty pageants, Kirsten Regalado played an important part in dressing up delegates of Miss Universe and Miss USA. One of the candidates from Iceland, Birta Abiba, made it to top 10; Miss Florida Teen USA, Kennedy Clinton, won Best in National Costume.

    Kirsten has been dressing local and international beauty pageant contestants including numerous titleholders for the past 10 years.

    Kirsten's range goes far beyond the Pageant stage. Her popular clients included family members of the famed fashion house of GUCCI, ex NFL Football player Jason Taylor, Nickelodeon's Lilimar Hernandez as Sophie in the cable TV hit series Bella and the Bulldogs.

    As a beauty queen herself, she knows it is important to have a design that understands fabric, how it falls and how the design of the dress will complement the person wearing it. Kirsten does that and more. She is passionate about what she does and pays attention to detail.

    She is happily married to Dr. Larry Regalado and is blessed with a son, Michael John Regalado, who is a Physics graduate and recording artist.