MRS INDIA INTERNATIONAL QUEEN FINALIST Dr. Alice Mathew

Congratulations Dr. Alice Mathew from Kottayam, Kerala for being selected as a finalist of Mrs India International Queen 2026! Let’s know more about her. We interviewed Dr. Alice and here are her amazing answers:

Name: Alice Mathew

Profession: Retired Professor from USA

Qualification: PhD in Education

Location: Kerala

Strengths: Leadership, analytical thinking, public speaking, empathy, collaboration, passion and flexibility.

Weakness: Saying ‘Yes’ to everyone

Likes: Being a YouTuber, travelling (driving), cooking, gardening, and going live on social media.

Dislikes: Jealousy, lies, and nagging 

Tell us about your family:

I have been married for 47 years. Currently, we are living in Kerala. We have only one son and I am blessed with two grandchildren. They are my universe.

Quotes that keep you going, motivate you:

• Age is just a number!
• No retreat, no surrender!
• Dream high and chase your dreams until they come true!
• Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear!

Achievements/ Anything you are proud of yourself:

• Obtaining a PhD in Education with a distinction at the age of 60
• Being a winner in Super Classic category in a beauty pageant

What is Women Empowerment according to you?

According to me, women’s empowerment is to educate and train women with the skills and confidence necessary to earn a livelihood and lead a healthy and dignified life. Improving education helps them to earn more, which will help them to improve their health, nutrition, and social status. Education will help them to increase their self-confidence and become a voice in local policies that affect their lives. Education also empowers women to make life choices to improve not only their welfare and health, but also that of their family. If you educate a woman, you are creating a better nation.

Message for the society:

The change I would like to bring in the world is gender equality. Gender stereotypes devalue women, leading to discrimination, violence, and a lower view of women’s worth in society. Women have historically been seen as caregivers and raised to be polite, accommodating and nurturing, anxious, frail, and dependent. Those are stereotypes.

But I want to rewrite that stereotype as women are bold, courageous, independent, hardworking, leaders, not followers; providers, not consumers, and can take any job that men can do. Women can change the world. We will continue to break down walls and defy stereotypes.

How will you give back to society after becoming a Queen?

Becoming the title winner will open up opportunities for me to be a role model for women’s empowerment. People listen to a Queen more than to an ordinary person. I will use social media to inspire and motivate women and promote women’s empowerment. I am a motivational speaker who motivates people through my YouTube channel.

I already volunteer to deliver motivational speeches at churches, retirement homes, Rotary Clubs, YWCA, and Y’s Men’s Club. I am scheduled to present at a conference hosted by the World Malayalee Council in the USA. Through these efforts, I want to make an impact and help women to enjoy their lives.

Why have you participated in Mrs India International Queen?

I am deeply impressed by the media coverage of Mrs India International Queen. I aspire to gain global recognition so that I can become a role model for women.

I want to inspire and motivate women. I believe this vision can be amplified through strong media exposure. Mrs India International Queen excels in providing visibility to its Queens. I wish to be recognized worldwide and make a meaningful impact in women’s lives. I strongly believe that this platform will provide the necessary publicity to help me fulfill my dreams.