CRYSTLE STEWART-SEBRECHTS
President & Director

Crystle Stewart is our president and holds the coveted title of Miss USA 2008. Born and raised in Houston, the former model and beauty queen is now an actress and can be seen on Tyler Perry’s “For Better or Worse” on the Oprah Winfrey Network, TLC’s “Too Close To Home” and she’s set to debut on the big screen with her first movie to premiere in Spring 2018. Throughout her entertainment career she gained exclusive access to resources in the fashion and beauty industry. Her extensive pageant career combined with celebrity resources has helped her create a unique and trendy platform for ladies to obtain skills of a lifetime through the power of pageantry. After her recent return to Houston with her husband and birth of their first child, Crystle is eager to get her feet planted in the pageant world again and promises that there are a few surprises in store!

LAUREN LANNING DEGEORGIO
Co-Director

Lauren was Miss Houston USA 2005 then went on to capture the title of Miss Texas USA 2006.  This propelled her into a career in television, hosting, and emceeing events.  Lauren was awarded a sports internship at Houston’s ABC Channel 13 which led to co-hosting and producing the TV show “Wild About Houston.”  There she interviewed celebrities, top chefs, and entertainers all around the Houston. Lauren has since founded her own image consulting company, Lasting Impressions, and has continued her passion for community service and charitable outreach. Lauren’s goal as a co-director of The Miss Houston Pageant is “For each contestant to walk away with the strength and confidence to conquer the World!”