Hi everyone! I’m Xhariana Esparza, your International United Miss Preteen 2025! I’m 12 years old and proudly represented Tennessee at Internationals this year. I love swimming, jazz and hip-hop dancing, and playing volleyball. Even though I haven’t made my school team yet, I’m trying out for a volleyball club this fall!

My platform is The Positivity Pact, which I created to give back to my small-town community and beyond. Through this platform, I’ve collected over 1,000 Cards of Encouragement from people across the country—sending them to nursing homes and veterans to spread kindness and support. I’ve also volunteered at women’s and animal shelters, delivered food and clothing donations, helped cook free community breakfasts, supported teachers with gifts, and more!

I’m also a published author—my book Positive Posey’s Kind Adventure was written to teach younger kids the power of positivity. One of my biggest goals is to be a genuine role model to other girls. I believe in being “relatable, not comparable” because I know how harmful self-comparison can be. I want to be the girl that makes others feel safe and seen.

Winning this title means I get to inspire others the way past titleholders inspired me. IUM truly is a sisterhood, and the support I felt backstage was so real and heartwarming. I’m so thankful the judges saw my heart and my passion, and I can’t wait to continue spreading kindness and positivity through my reign!