
Representing culture, community, and the power of Arab women’s voices.
Egyptian-American cultural experience strategist and founder of The Lilly Agency and MENA of San Antonio, Lilly Ferris is dedicated to elevating Arab voices through community, culture, and purposeful platforms.
I’m honored to be participating in Mrs. Arab USA this year. For me, this journey is more than a pageant—it is an opportunity to represent our culture with purpose, grace, and quiet strength.
So much of my work has been rooted in creating spaces where Arab and MENA voices are seen, heard, and celebrated. This experience feels like an extension of that purpose.
MENA of San Antonio
Creating space for Middle Eastern and North African voices in San Antonio.
Dahab Magazine
A platform celebrating Arab stories, identity, culture, and visibility.
Arab American Heritage Month
Advocating for recognition and celebration of Arab American contributions.

Voting is now open. Thanks for your support!

Support can be made through the official Miss Arab Organization fundraising process.
Businesses and individuals wanting to donate should make checks or money orders payable to Miss Arab Organization and write in the memo line: “In sponsorship of (Lillian Ferris).”
Checks should be mailed to: Miss Arab Organization P.O. Box 22 Phoenix, AZ
Support can be made through the official Miss Arab Organization fundraising process.
Businesses and individuals wanting to donate should make checks or money orders payable to Miss Arab Organization and write in the memo line: “In sponsorship of (Lillian Ferris).”
Checks should be mailed to: Miss Arab Organization P.O. Box 22 Phoenix, AZ 85001
You may also donate using Zelle, sent to: info@MissArab.Org and include in the message field: “In sponsorship of (Lillian Ferris)

I’m welcoming aligned partnerships in wardrobe, beauty, wellness, photography, content, and styling.
As I prepare for Mrs. Arab USA, I’m partnering with select brands whose work aligns with elegance, culture, confidence, and community.
Categories:Formal gown Business casual look Jewelry Hair and makeup Skin and wellness Photography/vide
I’m welcoming aligned partnerships in wardrobe, beauty, wellness, photography, content, and styling.
As I prepare for Mrs. Arab USA, I’m partnering with select brands whose work aligns with elegance, culture, confidence, and community.
Categories:Formal gown Business casual look Jewelry Hair and makeup Skin and wellness Photography/videography Styling Beauty services
Partners may receive social media features, story mentions, content credit, and inclusion in Dahab Magazine when aligned.
I am an Egyptian-American cultural connector, storyteller, and community builder based in San Antonio, Texas. My work has always been centered on bridging worlds—across cultures, industries, and communities—and turning those connections into meaningful impact.
My background spans public affairs, event production, and community engagement, including my work at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo and leading large-scale cultural initiatives in the United States. Through platforms like DreamWeek San Antonio, I’ve helped create spaces where diverse communities can come together, be seen, and feel represented.
I am the founder of The Lilly Agency and MENA of San Antonio, where I focus on elevating Middle Eastern and North African voices and building platforms that foster cultural exchange, visibility, and connection. I have also been a dedicated advocate for Arab American Heritage Month, contributing to its recognition and celebration at the city level.
In recognition of this work, I was honored as one of Arab America’s 40 Under 40 in Washington, D.C.—a milestone that affirmed my commitment to representing our community with both excellence and purpose.
As an Arab woman, I embrace both strength and elegance, tradition and modernity. Through storytelling, fashion, and public platforms, I express that identity with intention—challenging stereotypes and redefining what it means to be both feminine and powerful.
Everything I do is guided by one belief:
I turn knowledge into access, and access into impact.
Through my work and my voice, I aim to create spaces where others—especially women from our communities—feel seen, confident, and inspired to lead.
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