theEmPOWERed

Jacqueline Nicole Tyes is a native of Buffalo, New York but currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina.  She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree both in Education from D’Youville College.  Jacqueline honorably served in the United States Navy for three years before being honorably discharged due to an injury.  Following her military career she served as an Educator for 17 years until she retired in 2015.  She currently serves as an advocate for veterans with the Disabled American Veterans, where she became the First Female Commander for the state of North Carolina in June of  2016.  Her life goal is to EnLIGHTen, EnCOURAGE, and EmPOWER people of all ages and give them a lifelong love for reading, learning, and self-improvement.