My Story

Think you know me? Keep reading.

Model. Actress. Author. Entrepreneur. A Dominican-American woman who decided her dreams were not too big, just waiting.

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Chapter 01 · Roots

A small-city girl with big dreams

The daughter of Dominican parents, raised in New England, I grew up with big dreams and no roadmap. I didn’t know anyone who did what I wanted to do. I just knew I wanted more.

Chapter 02 · The Climb

Building the foundation

I earned my degree in Business Administration and Management from Southern New Hampshire University and built a career in sales. It taught me discipline, resilience, and how to earn trust. But part of me was still waiting for permission.

Chapter 03 · The Leap

I stopped waiting

Runways and film sets. The Miss República Dominicana 2024 stage, representing Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Miss Florida USA. Television appearances on Telemundo, Univision, KTLA 5, NBC 6, Mega TV, and RCN. Every “yes” started with letting go of the fear of not being ready.

Chapter 04 · The Mission

Helping others step into their power

Today I write, I build, and I help women and businesses be seen. My book shares the thirteen steps that changed my life, and my agency helps businesses grow their reach, their clients, and their revenue online.

Milestones

The journey so far

A few of the moments that shaped the woman I am today.

  1. 2023Runway model, Miss Fashion Global: The Quest for the Crown
  2. 2024Miss República Dominicana 2024, representing Santo Domingo de Guzmán · Actress in the short film How You Really Feel, plus The Facts and Think About It
  3. 2025Miss Florida USA contestant · Guest on Telemundo’s La Mesa Caliente · Guest on América TeVé’s Directo con Teuteló
  4. 2026Published The Woman You’re Meant To Be · Spoke about the book on KTLA 5 News · Honored as Latina Ejemplar on Univision’s Desiguales

What I stand for

Faith

The quiet confidence that I’m guided

Courage

Start before you feel ready

Growth

Mistakes are lessons, not verdicts

Community

Lifting others as I rise

Giving back matters to me. I volunteer with organizations including KEEN, Best Buddies, and NAMI.

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Speaking

Bring Tammy to your stage

Talks on confidence, reinvention, letting go of perfectionism, and building a personal brand from zero, for conferences, women’s events, schools, and brands.