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Mrs International Pageant
July 23rd and 24th , 2026
IN Chicago (Skokie), Illinois
Melissa Parker - 1st Runner-Up
1. Which celebrity do you think you look like?
Ah…this is something my husband and I love to say while speaking for our non-profit, The Parker Foundation. Whether it’s to our student volunteer buddies, or to our community leaders at a charity event – we challenge everyone to “be the change†and help those in need by sharing their unique talents, time, or resources to help bring people of all abilities together and strengthen our world.
2. Which do your prefer? Talking on the phone or texting?
Ted is a dynamic person with a big personality; he makes fast friends wherever we go. A born leader, he believes in hard work and helping to make the world a better place by providing jobs and giving back in our community. Ted loves sports and can often be found mentoring and coaching children of all abilities through The Parker Foundation. He’s a wonderful husband and father, and a great cook too!
3. What’s something you only do when you get bored?
My Great-Uncle Rob Roy Doss was a retired captain and Chief Surgeon in the U.S. Navy; he and my Great-Aunt Evie lived on 500 acres of land which was part of Raven’s Point Plantation along John’s Island in South Carolina. My father would take us to visit as a child; I enjoyed hearing about our family history and exploring the beautiful property – it was quite magical and a memory I would love to revisit.
4. Are you overly loyal to any clothing brands?
Fun and friendly, with a variety of friends from many different groups since I played sports and took a lot of art classes. I believe they would say I was a kind, courteous person who treated others as I would like to be treated, and that I was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
5. What is the biggest risk you have ever taken?
One sure fire way to get my husband to slow down and relax is on our boat. If money were no object, I would buy him the boat of his dreams with a cabin so that we could take longer trips with our two children, entertain family and friends, and explore the beautiful coastlines of Florida and beyond.
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