Gorgeous American model Mamé Adjei should be on the cover of Vogue, as these amazing high-fashion shots demonstrate. The Maryland-born model of Ghanaian and German descent was Miss Maryland 2015, and came in 5th place for Miss America that same year. But it’s not just natural beauty that defines Adjei, she’s brilliant as well. Among English, she speaks Twi (the native Ghanaian language) as well as French and aspires to earn an international law degree.

She believes one should “never to use one’s circumstance or situation as an excuse not to pursue one’s goals. Always seek more! Dream and do!” Support her vision by following her on Instagram at @mameadjei4. Part of a series.