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Claret Taonang ChongGum is a Marshallese cultural ambassador, policy professional, and titleholder best known for being crowned Miss Marshall Islands 2023. [1, 2]
Biography & Background
Pageantry Career: Claret won the Miss Marshall Islands 2023 title after competing against 20 other delegates. She went on to represent her nation at the 2024 Miss Pacific Islands pageant, finishing as the 3rd Runner-Up, and later served as the official Marshall Islands delegate at the inaugural Miss Micronesia 2025 pageant in Nauru. [1, 2, 3]
Advocacy & Public Health: Beyond pageantry, she works professionally as a policy and programs manager. She uses her platform as a youth ambassador to advocate for mental health awareness, youth empowerment, and critical health education initiatives, including collaborating with the Marshall Islands Ministry of Health & Human Services on cervical cancer and HPV prevention awareness. [1, 2]
Cultural Values: On both national and regional stages, her presentations focus heavily on preserving Marshallese traditions, celebrating indigenous heritage, and highlighting the vital historical and contemporary roles of Marshallese women. [1, 2]