Jackie Melendez Influential Speaker, Professional Innovative Cultural Specialist and Founder of Women Networking Worldwide “My past is non-negotiable. I sport my scars proudly!”Jackie is a Medical Administrative Specialist in the U.S. Air Force & Veteran of New York Police Department who has survived domestic violence and knows first-hand what it feels like to experience being falsely accused and had to clear her name. She chose to rise above the stigma with the art of healing and forgiveness by identifying her triggers in order to create true self-love and awareness. A proud mother of 4 children, who has embodied confidence, courage, and resilience from her strong stock. Her children are her world and help Jackie stay focused on the legacy she is creating for them instead of looking back in the past. As a Supervisor of the Patient Access Dept, Jackie exudes a welcoming spirit, which is a part of her DNA, along with a servant's heart. Her mission is to change the thoughts, language, and perspective of what diversity and culture look like in the world.As an influential speaker and professional innovative cultural specialist, Jackie created Women Networking Worldwide Empowerment Socials with the mission to provide personal and professional development to generate diversity, culture, networking and the art of building relationships. With a people passionate demeanor, Jackie provides a safe space for individuals to speak freely about their personal and professional concerns and challenges in order to create amazing and powerful opportunities for support and collaboration. WNW Empowerment Socials help form connections and positive conversations with the intent to shift fear into courage and confidence by touching topics that are thought about but many are afraid to address and speak on.