💎 Bio 

Oniya Bassett is a French Cameroonian-American professionally trained model, dance teacher, writer, divine feminine life coach, psychologist in training, and award winning humanitarian. 

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👑 Core Achievements | Civic Engagement | 🌍 Global Impact

• Recognized as a “Future History Maker” Award Winner by local media networks & Radio One for civic impact and humanitarianism in Central Ohio Click Here To View Her Award Acceptance Speech 4:44
• Elected President of the National Honor Society during high school
• Homecoming Queen, Two Consecutive Years during high school
• Winner of The Best Smile Award, Superlatives Columbus Alternative High School (C.A.H.S.)
• Winner of The Best Personality Award, Superlatives CAHS
• Elected President of Fashion Club, CAHS
• Finalist, Miss Black Ohio America Beauty Pageant, 3rd Place
• Delegate #14, Miss Shawnee & Miss Portsmouth Scholarship Program preliminary to Miss America 
• Model of the Year Nominee, Columbus Fashion Week
• Pioneered the development of therapeutic tools and personal transformation frameworks focused on mental wellness, resilience, self-discovery, and achieving personal goals

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💎 Education 

• Graduated with Honors, Columbus Alternative High School
• Attended Howard University
• Attending The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

💎 Initiatives & Sustainability Efforts

• Founder of the La La Land Literacy Initiative: a fantasy-inspired early childhood literacy program 
• Engaged in affordable housing fundraising that directly benefits Native Hawaiians

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💎The Heart of Oniya | A Few of The Treasures She Holds Most Precious💐

Oniya's happy places are the stunning orange autumn season, shopping, rooftop restaurants, beaches, and the ocean. Some of her favorite water experiences include walking along the shore, learning to surf, chasing waterfalls, going on cruises, staying in oceanfront hotels like The Cadillac, yachting, and watching the ocean tuck the sun in for bed at sunset. 

Since the ocean is the heart of Oniya, 1% of every purchase is donated to the Coral Reef Alliance Non Profit Organization to help preserve coral reefs and support the health of oceans all around the globe.