April 23, 2025 Story by: Editor
Dr. Regina English, was born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan, is a dedicated advocate and a loving wife, mother of five, grandmother of 11, and godmother of five.
Her personal life is as vibrant as her professional one. She is Mrs. El Paso County 2025 and will compete to become Mrs. Colorado America 2025. In August 2013, she founded YES MAAM (My African American Miss LLC), a scholarship pageant system for African American young women. The program offers leadership training, life skills, community service, public speaking, interview training, pageant coaching, and more.
Regina English earned an associate degree in chemical dependency/drug and alcohol counseling from Intellitec Medical Institute in 2001 and a bachelor’s degree in management, a master’s degree in public administration, and a doctorate in organizational leadership from the University of Phoenix in 2006, 2019, and 2022, respectively.
English’s career experience includes working as a motivational speaker and life coach. She has served as the vice president of the Colorado Black Caucus of School Board Directors, on the board of directors of Harrison School District Two, and a Mrs. Colorado ambassador with the Mrs. Colorado America Organization.
Dr. Regina’s commitment to inclusivity is evident in her establishment of the YESSIR Scholarship pageant for young men and the Royal Pageant, which aim to mentor youth from all backgrounds. In 2016, she launched the Be You-Be U nonprofit, a platform that encourages self-improvement and excellence among young people. As the founder and President, she advocates for educational equity and leadership, embodying her belief in the power of diversity and inclusion. Her role as a mentor and leader is a testament to her influence on the community.
Dr. Regina’s professional journey is marked by her dedication to advocating for Black students’ voices and high-quality education.
As the President of the Colorado Alliance of Black School Educators, she leads the fight for educational equity. Her academic achievements include an associate degree in Chemical Dependency/Drug and Alcohol Counseling, a bachelor’s in management, a master’s in public administration, and a Doctorate in Management specializing in Organizational Leadership.
She is a respected member of several boards and committees focusing on social justice, Black maternal health, and behavioral and mental health. Her roles as the Entertainment Chair for the African American Youth Leadership Conference and Vice Chair of the RISE Southeast Coalition Board of Directors further demonstrate her commitment to community service and youth empowerment.
An alumna of Leadership Pikes Peak WCLI and Emerge Colorado, Dr. Regina is also a board member of the Colorado Beautillion-Cotillion and the past Vice President of the Harrison School District Two Board of Education. She is a successful entrepreneur, Inspirational speaker, and Life Coach who inspires others to live unapologetically and intentionally.
Dr. Regina is the first Black woman to represent El Paso County in the Colorado General Assembly for House District 17. She is part of the most prominent Black Legislative Democrat Caucus in Colorado’s history.
Dr. Regina English has been a dedicated advocate during her tenure at the Colorado Legislature, focusing on enhancing constituents’ overall quality of life through targeted policy initiatives.
Central to her agenda has been empowering student and teacher voices, ensuring they remain at the forefront of educational reforms. Dr. English has also led significant legislative endeavors in criminal and juvenile justice reform, advocating for comprehensive changes that address systemic issues.
As a staunch advocate for mental health awareness, she has championed policies to ensure dignity and respect in treatment practices. Furthermore, Dr. English’s legislative priorities encompass critical areas such as housing policy, climate change mitigation, environmental stewardship, and reproductive rights, aiming to enact measures that uphold societal welfare and ecological sustainability. Her work exemplifies the power of advocacy and the potential for societal change.
She enjoys family, basketball, shopping, and comedy in her spare time. A God-fearing woman and prayer warrior, her mottos are “Committed to Being Fabulous on Purpose” and “Stay Ready, So You Don’t Have to Get Ready.”
Source: Regina English.org
