Hi, I’m Jacqueline Zappey! I am a proud mom of five, a Navy Veteran, a teacher, and a woman who has risen more times than I can count.
Helping others has always been a big part of who I am, whether through serving in the military, teaching in the classroom, or stepping up for my community whenever I’m needed. I don’t do it for recognition. I do it because I know what it’s like to need support and not know where to turn, and I never want anyone to feel alone.
I know what it feels like to struggle in silence, to pour from an empty cup, and to march forward anyway. That’s why I’m so passionate about mental health, especially for those who give so much of themselves, like Veterans, moms, and women trying to hold it all together. Through my journey, I’ve turned pain into purpose. My goal is to bring people together, remind them they matter, and show up with love and support.
Still She Rose speaks to my soul, because I’ve lived it. I’ve walked through hard seasons with quietly and now I’m here, inviting others to rise with me. Thank you for supporting this mission, it means more than words can say.
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Still She Rose is a wellness program for leaders, women and teens in the pageant industry. Funded by the B4ACUSA Foundation, wellness program initiatives are open to all pageant community members.
The ROSE is symbolic of the spirit that grows within each of us when proper care and attention is applied.
Together, we can encourage wellness through self care, positive body image, renewed self esteem and affirmation of one's identity beyond pageantry. We aim to engage in a conversation of support, honesty, reflection and awareness, in order to promote wellness as the foundation of the pageant industry.
Because each of us can say, She Struggled; and Still She Rose.
