
Vera Lashay Morris
Vera Morris is currently residing in Cary, North Carolina. She is a Consultant at Yardi Systems, Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina and a Professional Model signed with Marilyn’s Agency, Greensboro, NC. She is an Anchor & Broadcasting Instagram Host for Beauty Queens Galore, The Pageant Resource. Vera is also the Host & Spokesperson for Smooth Jazz at the Improv, Raleigh, NC.
Vera received her Associates of Arts degree from Peace College in Raleigh, North Carolina, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication, from the University of Georgia.
After losing a family member, and dear friends to breast cancer, Vera became an Ambassador for Susan G. Komen, in which she would raise awareness about breast cancer, and speak at events. She also is an Ambassador for Pretty In Pink Foundation, Raleigh, NC, and a Certified Community Ambassador for National Breast Cancer Foundation. Vera is the Founder of Treasure Your Chest, an initiative that started as a blog in 2021, that features stories from women and men impacted by breast cancer. She has raised funding for mammograms and advocates the importance of early detection and breast health. She was the recipient of the Heartfelt Fashion Host of the Year Award, Charlotte, NC. Vera is a former Miss North Carolina USA 1998 and was awarded Miss Congeniality at the televised Miss USA 1998 pageant. Vera competed in Round Rock, TX in September 2022, where she won the title of Ms. United World 2023. Vera’s motto is to “Let your faith be bigger than your fears.” Never give up on your dreams!
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