Miss Mexican Fiesta Ambassador Program

Miss Mexican Fiesta 2025 – Marcela Montes de Oca

Marcela is a graduate of Alverno College, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She is currently a teacher at St. Anthony School Milwaukee, Lower Elementary Campus, where she is committed to fostering academic growth and development in young students.


She has demonstrated a strong dedication to community service through her long-standing volunteer involvement. For six years, Marcela has volunteered at Mexican Fiesta as a folklórico dancer with DAOM, performing multiple times daily throughout the three-day event. In addition, she volunteers with the Women’s Care Center, where she assists with organizing office documentation and donations, including clothing, baby items, and hygiene products, as well as preparing resource bundles for expectant women.


As the recent Ms. Mexican Fiesta Ambassador, Marcela exemplifies leadership, cultural pride, and a commitment to service within the community.

Program Details

The Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, Inc. / Mexican Fiesta is offering young women the opportunity to become a community symbol and carry the title of Ms. Mexican Fiesta Ambassador. Different from the previous Ms. Mexican Fiesta pageant, the ideal candidates must possess the following qualities: professional attitude, confident, goal orientated and educated. She must also enjoy networking events, public speaking, and community involvement. As the title holder of Ms. Mexican Fiesta Ambassador, you will become a role model for many others in the Hispanic community. If this is of interest to you please review the additional qualifications below:

• Contestant must be between the ages of 23-35. (by the Opening day of Mexican Fiesta, Friday 21st, August 2026)

• Contestant Must be Unmarried

• Proficient in Spanish

• No children

• Contestant must be at least 25% of Mexican descent.

• Contestant must have graduated from a college or university.

• Must attend Mexican Fiesta August 21, 22, and 23 and be available to represent WHSF/Mexican Fiesta on the grounds as needed. Ms. Mexican Fiesta Ambassador’s coordinator will assign specific duties and responsibilities. At the same time, the winner must commit to represent WHSF/Mexican Fiesta throughout the year in at least 80% of events.

• Contestant must be a resident of the state of Wisconsin.

Ms. Mexican Fiesta Ambassador will gain experience and knowledge in many different areas. By becoming a recognized representative for Mexican Fiesta and the Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation she will be in the position to make a difference in the community and receive a scholarship to pay current or past school expenses, and community notoriety. She will also be committed to attending and positively representing the WHSF/Mexican Fiesta organization at numerous events, from community banquets to parades, and volunteer events throughout the year. These events will provide access to network with top leaders of the state of Wisconsin, and participate in the events mentioned over a twelve-month term.

Participants will be selected for participation upon review of the application. A monetary scholarship will be awarded to the winner.

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