[2] Lord, from Georgetown,[3] competed as one of the nine finalists in her country's national beauty pageant, Miss Guyana Universe 2011.
Despite technical difficulties and rain,[4][5] Lord won the opportunity to compete in the 2011 Miss Universe pageant in São Paulo, Brazil on September 12, 2011.
[6] In 2011, Lord was on the judges panel of the Elite Model Look contest to select Guyana's representation for the Caribbean region.
[8] In 2012, Lord said she was "honoured to have represented Guyana on an international stage and thrilled to pass on her crown so that another beautiful young woman can have the unforgettable experience she did.
"[9] Lord attended St. Joseph High School, and the University of the West Indies where she studied psychology.