San Francisco, CA — August 8, 2015 — The 30th Anniversary Miss Asian Global & Miss Asian America Pageant, held at the Palace of Fine Arts, brought together past delegates and titleholders in celebration of its rich history. The event showcased 22 contestants, each representing diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Pamela Lagera, a 21-year-old from Fresno, California, clinched the titles of Miss Asian Global and Miss Asian Best in Ethnic Costume, impressing the audience with her abilities and cultural representation. Pamela advocates for health awareness and mobile healthcare tech. Meanwhile, Stephanie Lin, 28, from Silicon Valley, California, secured the coveted title of Miss Asian America, serving as an inspiration for aspiring young women.

The pageant featured a range of talented winners, including Malia Kurashima Carlson (Miss Asian First Princess and Miss Asian California), Jennie Li (Miss Asian Second Princess and Miss Asian San Francisco), and Puja Oza (Miss Asian Third Princess). Tselmuun Batkhsihig received the title of Miss Asian Congeniality, and Diana Chen was recognized for Miss Asian Scholastic Achievement. Carol Tran, Erin Zhao, Susan Wang, Pimrajchada Ruangtanapakdee, Anita Wong, and Rosa Her also showcased their diverse talents and accomplishments.

The Miss Asian Global & Miss Asian America Pageant continues to be a powerful platform for empowerment, recognizing the outstanding achievements of exceptional young women.

Since her reign, Pam Lagera is a medical graduate (MD) with a degree from the University of California, Berkeley in Molecular and Cell Biology with an emphasis in Neurobiology, interested in entrepreneurship and innovation in the intersection of healthcare and technology.

Beyond the pageant, Stephanie Lin is an award-winning journalist anchoring live news for KRON 4. With previous experience at KCRA 3, she reported on major events including the George Floyd demonstrations and wildfires. Stephanie’s impactful reporting has assisted seniors in accessing COVID-19 vaccines and addressed anti-Asian attacks. A UC Berkeley graduate, Stephanie’s career began at TTV in Taiwan before working at ABC, TODAY show, CNBC, SNL, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.