Director
Lorrine Coleman-Ross
Meet Lorrine Coleman-Ross Lorrine Coleman-Ross (45)! She is a proud Southeast Washington, DC native with a passion for fashion and working the runway. Lorrine has been participating in modeling troops, hair and fashion shows, and pageants since the age of 14. In 2016, she made her debut on the full-figured pageant scene by competing in the “Ms. Full-Figured USA” Pageant and being crowned as Ms. Full-Figured USA Swimwear 2016. Her magnetic personality, infectious smile, and confidence made a lasting impression on the industry. Just one year later, she was appointed as Director of the “Ms. Full-Figured DMV” Pageant, a division of “Ms. Full-Figured USA” Pageants, LLC. Lorrine has also been recognized for her work as an advocate for “Self Love” by The Diva Movement Association in March 2018. Her story was featured in the July 2018 issue of Just Right Magazine, and she was awarded the Curvy Community Champion Award in November 2018 at the Netwerq Your Curves Off seminar. Lorrine's efforts to uplift, support, and grow body positivity in the plus-size community have not gone unnoticed. In February 2019, she was featured in Queen Size Magazine as the Entrepreneur Spotlight. Most recently, at the 2022 National Curves Day Honors, Lorrine was awarded the PJ’s Humanitarian Award for her outstanding efforts. Lorrine is also the proud owner of The Lorrine Ross Experience LLC., established in 2018. As a production company focused on full-figured pageantry, Lorrine's business is a true reflection of her passion and commitment to empowering women of all shapes and sizes.
Lorrine works as a Service Lane Manager at DARCARS Toyota. When she is not at work, she actively takes part in her local community in the DMV areas and the thriving Plus community. Despite working in a male-dominated environment, she has made remarkable progress in the automotive industry and has received the Excellent Service Award three times. The March 2014 issue of Automotive News Magazine featured an article titled "Women Successful in the Service Lane," in which Lorrine was highlighted. She has an Associate's Degree from Aberdeen Community College and is a graduate of Free State Military Academy. Lorrine values family and spends her free time with her husband Eric, of 21 years, and their four children. Her daughters DaShawn(30), Ayanna(26), Chalice(24), and son Shiheem (21) are all thriving adults, and Lorrine looks forward to watching them continue to succeed. Lorrine is an empowering force for the women around her, exuding confidence and class at all times. She is a self-described D.I.V.A. and lives by her quote “Be your own champion you don't need confirmation from anyone to tell you, you are a WINNER!
Lorrine works as a Service Lane Manager at DARCARS Toyota. When she is not at work, she actively takes part in her local community in the DMV areas and the thriving Plus community. Despite working in a male-dominated environment, she has made remarkable progress in the automotive industry and has received the Excellent Service Award three times. The March 2014 issue of Automotive News Magazine featured an article titled "Women Successful in the Service Lane," in which Lorrine was highlighted. She has an Associate's Degree from Aberdeen Community College and is a graduate of Free State Military Academy. Lorrine values family and spends her free time with her husband Eric, of 21 years, and their four children. Her daughters DaShawn(30), Ayanna(26), Chalice(24), and son Shiheem (21) are all thriving adults, and Lorrine looks forward to watching them continue to succeed. Lorrine is an empowering force for the women around her, exuding confidence and class at all times. She is a self-described D.I.V.A. and lives by her quote “Be your own champion you don't need confirmation from anyone to tell you, you are a WINNER!