Meet Our Founder

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Jházā Amari

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Founder & Executive Director, AFIT Models Dance Movement
Ms. West Coast 2026 | Speaker | Community Leader | Wellness Advocate

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Jházā Amari is the Founder and Executive Director of AFIT Models Dance Movement, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth, families, and communities through movement, wellness, leadership, and the arts. She believes movement is more than exercise—it's a pathway to confidence, healing, self-expression, and personal transformation.

With more than a decade of experience in modeling, dance, event production, and community engagement, Jházā has built AFIT Models into a platform that creates opportunities for aspiring models, performers, and young leaders while promoting positive body image, mental wellness, and healthy living.

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A graduate in Dance and Fine Arts and paralegal experience, Jházā combines creativity, advocacy, and servant leadership in every aspect of her work. Her experience spans nonprofit leadership, fashion productions, youth programming, public speaking, and community partnerships throughout Los Angeles.

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In 2026, Jházā was crowned Ms. West Coast, using her title to expand her mission of promoting overall wellness and encouraging others to live with purpose, resilience, and compassion. She has been invited to serve as a host and speaker for community organizations, including the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Southern California, where she helped celebrate leaders advancing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of the Beloved Community.

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Through AFIT Models Dance Movement, Jházā's vision is to create inclusive spaces where individuals of all ages can grow in confidence, discover their gifts, and become leaders who make a lasting impact in their communities.

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"When we move with purpose, we create confidence. When we serve with love, we create community."