There's more to Miss Bermuda Jana Outerbridge than meets the eye.The 22-year-old graduated from Tennessee State University with a degree in psychology; and volunteers regularly at Wind-Reach, a recreational and development facility for the disabled.Since winning the coveted pageant title in June, she's been working to instil confidence in the Island's young people, speaking at graduations and charity events.And in the weeks ahead she will be preparing for her biggest challenge to date taking the stage alongside 120 other beauties in Miss World on November 6.Miss Outerbridge believes “this experience was meant to be for me”. She said she is thankful to have been given a platform to serve as a role model and help others in need.She credits her parents Glenda and Gregory Outerbridge Sr; the women of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; and university professor Jocelyn Irby for believing in her.But she said her rise to becoming a well-balanced young lady was not without its challenges.Miss Outerbridge was adopted by her parents at the tender age of three months. “I am not sure what my life would look like without them. I am truly grateful for them and for believing in me,” she said.She hopes to encourage others in similar situations to embrace any positive parental figures they have in their lives, even if they are not their biological parents.“That is one thing I hope I can have an impact on other people as well,” she said.“I do not come from a perfect situation but I have used every opportunity and challenge that has come my way and have decided to turn it around and use it in a positive way.”In preparation for the upcoming pageant, Miss Outerbridge has been running and “doing lots of lunges” to prepare physically.She has also been taking yoga classes to help prepare mentally for her moment in the spotlight.The former Cabinet Office intern is also staying up to date on issues happening around the world by watching British Broadcasting Company (BBC) news, in case any questions arise about global affairs.“Other than that I am just talking to myself and staying aware that I can do it. It will be a challenge but I know I can do it.”Though Miss Outerbridge is occasionally compared to the Island's 1979 Miss World winner, Gina Swainson, she said there is no pressure to follow in her footsteps.“When people speak to me they always say I remind them of how she was, her poise and elegance, and I hope to exude that in the competition.“But I believe this is a different day and I am not competing at the same time that she was competing. Still I believe the package I am delivering is unique and I am comfortable with that no matter what the outcome is.”Miss Outerbridge said she has been feeling “anxious and excited about the opportunity that is about to present itself”.She added: “Right now I am not nervous. I feel confident about myself and what I have to offer and hopefully I stay that way throughout the time leading up to the competition.“One thing I will say is I made a decision before this happened that, regardless of the result, I would always stay true to myself. And I think I have remained the same.”