Kate Michael

Kate Michael, @kstreetkate, is a Writer/Model/On-Camera Host and Event Emcee. Notable as the Founder and current Editor-At-Large of K Street Magazine, Kate started the site while serving as Miss District of Columbia 2006 and competing in Miss America (2007). Currently, Kate works as a professional spokesperson and model, walking the runway for such industry icons as Valentino, Derek Lam, Naeem Kahn and Oscar de la Renta. Her media portfolio includes a spread in Elle magazine and features on Inside Edition and BBC World News’ “The Real Cities” series. You’ll catch her interviewing guests on DC’s NewChannel8′s Let’s Talk Live and showcasing products on BestBuy.com, as well as work appearing on NBC, Fox, Comcast and local print publications.

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Miss America’s Oustanding Teen Comes Home

Posted on September 15, 2007 in Uncategorized

I had a lot of confidence in Caitlin Brunell’s chances at Miss America’s Oustanding Teen when I judged her to win Miss Virginia’s Oustanding Teen. She didn’t let us down! Last Friday she returned to Northern Virginia for a Homecoming Celebration at the Sheridan National hotel. Crowned Queens from parts of Virginia, DC, and Maryland (old and new!) came to give a hug, a smile, and warm

est congratulations.

Caitlin’s father, Mark Brunell, also greeted guests and gave an inspirational speech about how pageantry can change the lives of young women and help their poise, grace, and confidence. Turns out Caitlin’s mom is a “pageant girl,” too!

I had the best time reconnecting with members of the Boards of the Miss Virginia and Miss Maryland pageants, seeing familiar faces, and beaming with pride for Caitlin’s outstanding accomplishment.