Jacqueline Nickelberry is the creative force behind the lifestyle website, www.JackieUnfiltered.com and YouTube Channel, Jackie Unfiltered TV. Both are looking glasses into “Jackie’s World” where she creates content and curates information on fashion, food and fitness. Jacqueline is a frequently invited speaker at conferences and events.
She has also served in a leadership role in several philanthropic efforts. For 10 years, she has worked with the Apollo Theater in New York City to raise money in support of the Apollo’s art education programs which provide opportunities to over 10,000 students annually. Jacqueline was a founding co-chair of the Apollo Theater’s womens’ committee, “Apollo EmpowHer,“ one of the theater’s most successful donor programs. She served on the 2010 launch committee of the Apollo Diva’s Luncheon, a premier fundraising event held every February. She also co-chaired this luncheon for several years. In 2007, Jacqueline helped the theater create the Apollo’s Young Patrons‘ program which encourages younger generations to support the arts and engage in philanthropy.
In 2016, Jacqueline became involved with Honey Shine, Inc., a Miami, Florida non-profit providing character development programming to thousands of young women from under-resourced communities. Jacqueline served on the committee to plan and execute Honey Shine’s annual luncheon in 2016 and also in 2017 as it celebrated its 15th Anniversary.
Formerly, Jacqueline practiced law in New York City where she counseled entertainment companies, executives, music producers, recording artists, radio personalities, professional athletes, television/film producers and writers.
Jacqueline earned her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, 2003 and B.A. from Spelman College, magna cum laude, phi beta kappa, 1999.