Kaliece Henry: Confidence and Crowns

Kaliece Henry is a licensed esthetician, community leader, and national pageant award recipient from Columbus, Georgia. She currently serves as Miss Georgia Petite 2026 through the Petite USA Pageant system. Her platform, Power in the Mirror, focuses on confidence, self-love, unity, and women’s health. Kaliece Henry’s work extends across pageantry, beauty, skin care studies, and women’s empowerment initiatives.

TURNING PAIN INTO PURPOSE: THIS PAGEANT QUEEN RISES
           

Georgia native and nationally recognized titleholder Kaliece Henry, newly crowned Miss Georgia Petite 2026, announces the expansion of her statewide empowerment initiative, Power in the Mirror (P.I.M.) — a movement dedicated to uplifting women through confidence-building, health, and community unity.

At just 23 years old, Kaliece’s journey has already inspired countless women across Georgia. A graduate of Foothills Charter High School at sixteen through a dual enrollment program, she continued her education on scholarship at Savannah Technical College, earning her Clinical Medical Assistant Certification before becoming a Licensed Esthetician in 2021. For the past four years, she has proudly served as the Manager and Lead Esthetician at Columbus Skin Care Salon — the Tri-City area’s #1 skincare and beauty enhancement establishment.

Growing up, Kaliece was surrounded by leadership. From student council, FBLA, and women’s empowerment groups to various community initiatives, she was consistently placed in positions of responsibility. She credits these early experiences with shaping her into the woman she is today — someone who leads with compassion, purpose, and unwavering integrity. Henry believes she was born to lead and born to impact, and she has embraced that calling throughout every stage of her life.

In addition to her pageant work, Kaliece had been professionally modeling for over eight years, an experience that has contributed to her confidence, poise, and personal brand. She has displayed fashion and beauty on runways in New York, Miami, and Milan Fashion Weeks. She has been featured in professional campaigns for Walmart and various digital platforms. Through her modeling journey, Kaliece has refined her craft while inspiring others to embrace their unique beauty and potential.

Kaliece credits the world of pageantry with transforming her life, giving her confidence, direction, and a platform to uplift others. Today, she uses that platform to transform women across all around and beyond — guiding them toward confidence, healing, and self-belief through her work, her leadership, and her

growing movement, Power In The Mirror.

A Story of Resilience and Purpose

Kaliece entered her first preliminary pageant in 2022, earning the titles Miss Columbus 2022 and Miss Georgia USOA 2022–2023 under the United States of America Pageants system. She was later recognized in nationals located in Las Vegas, Nevada as Miss Congeniality for her positivity and extraordinary sisterhood. Her rapidly growing impact in the pageant community led her to judge multiple youth and collegiate pageants, including Miss Black and Gold, Miss Hardaway, The Royal Elegance Pageant, and Miss Juneteenth, where she mentored and connected with young women seeking their voice.

In 2024, Kaliece earned the title Miss Atlantic Coast Petite 2024–2025, expanding her influence through volunteer work, panel discussions, community outreach, and media appearances across Georgia. During the 2025 Petite USA National Pageant in Chicago, she earned the titles Miss Congeniality, Miss Photogenic, placed in the Top 10, the Top 5, and ultimately became 3rd Runner-Up in the National Miss Division — marking such an accomplishment as only her second time on a national stage.

Today, she proudly represents Georgia once again as Miss Georgia Petite 2026. 

Kaliece’s platform, Power in the Mirror, is her signature initiative inspired by her own transformation — from a once timid teen bullied for her skin tone and quiet nature, to a confident, community-driven leader.

P.I.M. Mission Statement

“At Power in the Mirror, our mission is to empower women to see their strength, embrace their confidence, and rise together in unity. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive community that uplifts every woman — mind, body, and spirit. Through connection, education, and encouragement, we strive to nurture self-love, promote health, and inspire continuous growth for women everywhere.”

Through workshops, speaking engagements, mentorship programs, community events, and collaborative initiatives, Kaliece aims to expand P.I.M. statewide, amplifying the voices of women who need representation, guidance, or simply a reminder of their worth.

Kaliece is preparing to begin her journey into Dermatology, fueled by her passion for skin health and her desire to support others through confidence and wellness. Her professional and pageant platforms both reflect her long-term vision: to elevate women across Georgia and beyond through education, empowerment, and care. She is still active and driven in the pageantry field and will continue to inspire and impact gracefully.

A Message from Miss Georgia Petite 2026

“In a world that often defines beauty by what is seen, Power in the Mirror reminds us that true beauty radiates from within — from the strength, grace, and compassion we carry. We are not competitors; we are sisters. When one shines, we all shine. My journey taught me that pageantry did not just change my life — it saved it. Now, I want to save someone else’s.”
— Kaliece Henry, Miss Georgia Petite 2026

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