Mrs. Sushmita Somireddy has always embodied the spirit of resilience, character, and determination. Her story is one of relentless pursuit of dreams. She achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Telugu woman to win and was crowned with the prestigious title of Mrs. New York Elite Universe 2025, a moment of immense pride for her birthplace, Rajahmundry, and her state, Andhra Pradesh.

She possesses strong academic brilliance and multifaceted talents. An academic topper with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and information technology. She began her career at IBM and currently thrives as a Software Quality Analyst. Beyond her professional pursuits, she’s an accomplished entrepreneur who served over 25,000 customers through her fashion and culinary ventures, and a skilled artist in glass painting, ceramic pottery, dance, and music. She is also a philanthropist: a committed supporter of anti-trafficking initiatives and women’s empowerment. At age six, she was crowned “Little Miss” in a junior pageant.

She strutted the runway at the international event, New York Fashion Week 2025, walking for celebrity designers like Rina Dhaka, Rosy Ahluwalia, and Studio G. She is a Breast Cancer Awareness activist and participated in a special runway show supporting Breast Cancer Awareness. She now sits on judging panels for upcoming national and state-level pageants and mentors young women during the pageants.

She openly speaks about overcoming anxiety and health struggles, urging women to reject fear, set boundaries, and embrace self-worth. She is leaving a legacy that defines and fosters resilience. Her inspiring story typifies that success is not just achieving goals but inspiring others to rise too and empowering others to advocate for change. Her inspiring journey defines her as an epitome of the modern woman, a working professional, a mother, a creative soul, and a lifelong learner.