Jaclyn Nesheiwat
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Jaclyn Nesheiwat Stapp (born July 29, 1980, in Carmel, New York, U.S.) is an actress, beauty queen, philanthropist, fashion model, and children’s book author with pageant roots in Florida and New York. She is one of five children raised in Umatilla, Florida. She graduated from Umatilla High School in 1998 and attended Stetson University
, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and Communications in 2002.
Jaclyn is married to Grammy Award-winner Scott Stapp
. The two met during her reign as Miss New York at a Muscular Dystrophy charity gala in New York in January 2005.
Together they have two children: a daughter named Milan, born on January 4, 2007 and a son named Daniel, born on July 4, 2010.
Jaclyn has appeared on magazine covers and has won over 100 pageant titles to date. Her most notable titles include Mrs. Florida America 2008 and Miss New York USA 2004. In May 2008, Stapp won the Mrs. Florida America pageant, and was named Mrs. America 2008 First Runner Up and awarded the title of Most Photogenic.
Today, Jaclyn is a full-time mother, wife and mentor who travels around the world empowering at-risk youth and championing for women’s rights through her national outreach foundation, CHARM (Children Are Magical), a 501 c3 organization which aims to heighten awareness of children’s issues and enrich the lives of underprivileged youth by providing them the tools for a fulfilling future.
Most recently, Jaclyn has entered into the children’s book world, having completed her first book titled Wacky Jacky: The True Story of an Unlikely Beauty Queen, which was released in December 2010. With rich illustrations and an inspiring message, the true story of Wacky Jacky teaches children to take pride in who they are and where they come from, no matter who or what says otherwise.
Jaclyn has appeared in numerous films and television shows including Sex in the City, Fear Factor, Olive Juice, and as host of the Travel Channel’s show “Florida’s Best Beaches”. She was an invited celebrity participant in the 2008 Spherion Orlando Citrus Bowl Parade where she was outfitted in a citrus-colored gown by La Casa Hermosa, which was auctioned off to benefit The Florida Citrus Sports Foundation.
Jaclyn is the recipient of the President’s National Community Service Award for her work with international humanitarian projects. In October 2008, she visited and entertained the troops in the Middle East on the USO/AFE Tour with husband, Scott Stapp. She currently resides in Boca Raton, Florida with her husband and three children, Jagger, Milan and Daniel Stapp.
She entered the pageant system again seven years later with the Miss Florida USA 2002 where she placed third runner-up. The following year she competed for the second time and was first runner-up to Shannon Ford.
Having moved to New York, Nesheiwat competed in the Miss New York USA
pageant for the first time in 2003, where she won the 2004 title. During her reign, Stapp was invited by the White House Provisional Coalition Authority in March 2004 to visit U.S. troops in Iraq including her sister Army Capt. Julia Nesheiwat serving in Baghdad.
Stapp represented New York in the Miss USA 2004
pageant broadcast live from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California in April 2004. On May 31, 2008, Stapp won the Mrs. Florida America pageant, and was named Mrs. America
2008 First-Runner Up and awarded the title of Most Photogenic.
President’s National Community Service Award for her work with international humanitarian projects.
Stapp appeared in the 1995 film “Olive Juice.”
In 2001, she hosted the Travel Channel’s show “Florida’s Best Beaches.”
Stapp appeared in the hit TV show “Sex in the City” in August 2002.
She played Princess Jasmine at Disney World from 2002-2003.
As Miss New York USA, Stapp appeared in the popular TV show “Fear Factor” in April 2003.
She was selected as one of the judges in the Miss Florida USA 2007 contest.
In October 2008, she visited and entertained the troops in the Middle East on the USO/AFE Tour with her husband Scott Stapp.
Most recently, she was a celebrity participant in the 2008 Spherion Orlando Citrus Bowl Parade and wore a citrus-colored gown by La Casa Hermosa, which was auctioned off to benefit The Florida Citrus Sports Foundation.
Jaclyn Stapp, first time author, writes her semi-autobiographical children's book based on her childhood experiences, Wacky Jacky’s ultimate message is that “you don’t need a crown to sparkle.” By imparting valuable character lessons in an engaging story, Wacky Jacky is a tool for parents and teachers to teach lessons in self-esteem and positive attitude, and illustrate social issues like bullying. This playful and endearing story will inspire young girls to transcend their circumstances.
Nationally and internationally, parents, teachers and children have recognized Wacky Jacky’s heartfelt message and whimsical, hand-painted illustrations. The book has achieved a prestigious collection of awards and nominations that include winning ‘Gold’ in The Mom’s Choice Awards®, an awards program that recognizes authors, inventors, companies, parents, and others for their talent in creating quality family-friendly media, products and services. As well as a Gold Award Recipient from the Children's Literary Classics in the Picture Book-Early Reader Category. Wacky Jacky was additionally a finalist in the “Children's Mind/Body/Spirit" category of the 2011 International Book Awards.
Stetson University
Stetson University is a private university with four colleges and schools located across the I-4 corridor in Central Florida. The primary undergraduate campus is located in DeLand, Florida, USA. In the 2012 U.S...
, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and Communications in 2002.
Jaclyn is married to Grammy Award-winner Scott Stapp
Scott Stapp
Scott Alan Stapp is an American musician and singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Creed, of which he is a founding member. His debut solo album, The Great Divide, was released in 2005. A second album, Between Lust and Love, is currently in production...
. The two met during her reign as Miss New York at a Muscular Dystrophy charity gala in New York in January 2005.
Together they have two children: a daughter named Milan, born on January 4, 2007 and a son named Daniel, born on July 4, 2010.
Jaclyn has appeared on magazine covers and has won over 100 pageant titles to date. Her most notable titles include Mrs. Florida America 2008 and Miss New York USA 2004. In May 2008, Stapp won the Mrs. Florida America pageant, and was named Mrs. America 2008 First Runner Up and awarded the title of Most Photogenic.
Today, Jaclyn is a full-time mother, wife and mentor who travels around the world empowering at-risk youth and championing for women’s rights through her national outreach foundation, CHARM (Children Are Magical), a 501 c3 organization which aims to heighten awareness of children’s issues and enrich the lives of underprivileged youth by providing them the tools for a fulfilling future.
Most recently, Jaclyn has entered into the children’s book world, having completed her first book titled Wacky Jacky: The True Story of an Unlikely Beauty Queen, which was released in December 2010. With rich illustrations and an inspiring message, the true story of Wacky Jacky teaches children to take pride in who they are and where they come from, no matter who or what says otherwise.
Jaclyn has appeared in numerous films and television shows including Sex in the City, Fear Factor, Olive Juice, and as host of the Travel Channel’s show “Florida’s Best Beaches”. She was an invited celebrity participant in the 2008 Spherion Orlando Citrus Bowl Parade where she was outfitted in a citrus-colored gown by La Casa Hermosa, which was auctioned off to benefit The Florida Citrus Sports Foundation.
Jaclyn is the recipient of the President’s National Community Service Award for her work with international humanitarian projects. In October 2008, she visited and entertained the troops in the Middle East on the USO/AFE Tour with husband, Scott Stapp. She currently resides in Boca Raton, Florida with her husband and three children, Jagger, Milan and Daniel Stapp.
Pageants
In 1995, Stapp entered the pageant for Miss Florida Teen 1995.She entered the pageant system again seven years later with the Miss Florida USA 2002 where she placed third runner-up. The following year she competed for the second time and was first runner-up to Shannon Ford.
Having moved to New York, Nesheiwat competed in the Miss New York USA
Miss New York USA
The Miss New York USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of New York in the Miss USA pageant. Amber Collins is the reigning Miss New York USA 2011...
pageant for the first time in 2003, where she won the 2004 title. During her reign, Stapp was invited by the White House Provisional Coalition Authority in March 2004 to visit U.S. troops in Iraq including her sister Army Capt. Julia Nesheiwat serving in Baghdad.
Stapp represented New York in the Miss USA 2004
Miss USA 2004
The Miss USA 2004 pageant was held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 12, 2004. The winner of the beauty pageant was Shandi Finnessey, who became the first winner from the state of Missouri...
pageant broadcast live from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California in April 2004. On May 31, 2008, Stapp won the Mrs. Florida America pageant, and was named Mrs. America
Mrs. America
Mrs. America Pageant honors married women throughout the United States of America. Each of the 51 contestants , ranging in age from the 20s to 50s, earns the right to participate in the national event by winning her state competition. These state events are under the direction of Mrs. America state...
2008 First-Runner Up and awarded the title of Most Photogenic.
Professional Accomplishments
Honoree at City Year Miami "Bridge Builders" Lunchon in May 2011President’s National Community Service Award for her work with international humanitarian projects.
Stapp appeared in the 1995 film “Olive Juice.”
In 2001, she hosted the Travel Channel’s show “Florida’s Best Beaches.”
Stapp appeared in the hit TV show “Sex in the City” in August 2002.
She played Princess Jasmine at Disney World from 2002-2003.
As Miss New York USA, Stapp appeared in the popular TV show “Fear Factor” in April 2003.
She was selected as one of the judges in the Miss Florida USA 2007 contest.
In October 2008, she visited and entertained the troops in the Middle East on the USO/AFE Tour with her husband Scott Stapp.
Most recently, she was a celebrity participant in the 2008 Spherion Orlando Citrus Bowl Parade and wore a citrus-colored gown by La Casa Hermosa, which was auctioned off to benefit The Florida Citrus Sports Foundation.
Wacky Jacky
Wacky Jacky: The True Story of an Unlikely Beauty QueenJaclyn Stapp, first time author, writes her semi-autobiographical children's book based on her childhood experiences, Wacky Jacky’s ultimate message is that “you don’t need a crown to sparkle.” By imparting valuable character lessons in an engaging story, Wacky Jacky is a tool for parents and teachers to teach lessons in self-esteem and positive attitude, and illustrate social issues like bullying. This playful and endearing story will inspire young girls to transcend their circumstances.
Nationally and internationally, parents, teachers and children have recognized Wacky Jacky’s heartfelt message and whimsical, hand-painted illustrations. The book has achieved a prestigious collection of awards and nominations that include winning ‘Gold’ in The Mom’s Choice Awards®, an awards program that recognizes authors, inventors, companies, parents, and others for their talent in creating quality family-friendly media, products and services. As well as a Gold Award Recipient from the Children's Literary Classics in the Picture Book-Early Reader Category. Wacky Jacky was additionally a finalist in the “Children's Mind/Body/Spirit" category of the 2011 International Book Awards.
Other Philanthropic Charity Benefits
- “Basketball Rock” benefitting The Scott Stapp With Arms Wide Open Foundation
- New York Cares Muscular Dystrophy Association
- New York Apple, Jorge Posada Foundation
- Florida Hurricane Victims
- Stride in Style luncheon benefitting the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer October 2, 2008 in Boca Raton, FL.
- “World Champion Weekend” benefitting The Scott Stapp With Arms Wide Open Foundation, The Andy Roddick Foundation, The Sun-Sentinel Children’s Fund November 7–8, 2009 in Boca Raton, FL.
Magazine Covers
- HERLIFE Magazine
- Boca Observer
- Young Palm Beach Society Magazine
- PBG Lifestyle Magazine
- Ocala Magazine
- Orlando Nightlife
- Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine
- Luxury Magazine
- Stork