Gabriela Isler

Family is the most important part of Gabriela Isler’s life. Raised by a single mother amidst a trio of independent women in her native Venezuela, Gabriela has truly witnessed a universe of blessings, and credits her success to the values instilled in her as a child. Never envisioning a career in front of the camera, she was focused on her studies and graduated with a degree in marketing and business administration. Gabriela’s career began when she was approached by a modeling scout, which led to being named Miss Venezuela. In 2013, she went on to make history by becoming the seventh woman from Venezuela to bring home the Miss Universe title. Rapidly becoming equally well known for her philanthropic efforts, Gabriela received a public humanitarian blessing from Pope Francis for her work in communities in the Philippines devastated by Typhoon Haiyan. Recently, she has launched the Universe of Blessings Fund, a non-profit organization that seeks to empower young women and girls and decrease the rates of adolescent pregnancy and maternal mortality, issues that are especially problematic in her native Venezuela. Deeply concerned about the victims of human trafficking, Gabriela is a signator of the Joint Declaration of Religious Leaders Against Modern Slavery issued by the Global Freedom Network. A powerful role model of leadership and accomplishment, she speaks passionately of her conviction that the potential for young women and girls everywhere should know no boundaries. Gabriela’s charisma and compassion make her a singularly effective advocate for some of the world’s most pressing humanitarian initiatives, and inspires audiences to affirm their global citizenship and strive to make a difference in the world around them.