DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Many Dominicans are surprised to learn that 28-year old Jennifer Ventura, who on Sunday, 10 August 2025 won the Miss Dominican Republic crown is a practicing civil engineer. She has especially made the people of southwestern Barahona province proud. The province last won the title in 1985.

As reported in Diario Libre, Ventura captivated both the judges and the audience with her charisma, runway elegance, and intelligence. But beyond her poise and beauty queen charm lies a woman with a strong academic background and a clear purpose.

She holds a dual degree in civil engineering from the Iberoamericana University (Unibe) and Florida International University. She furthered her education with a master’s degree in business management from IMF University in Madrid and various diplomas in areas like risk assessment, safe buildings, and project management.

Diario Libre reports that...