Jackie is a freelance writer specializing in the Las Vegas entertainment and the travel scene. Her writings appear in magazines and newspapers all over the country including Albuquerque, San Diego, Denver, Phoenix, Orange County, Ventura, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

Jackie has also worked as Director of Entertainment & Marketing for the Sahara Hotel and Casino. In the past, she was instrumental in developing the motorsports position with the Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT); opening the NCOT’s Las Vegas/Nevada Magazine office in September 1987; and evolving into the Domestic Tour and Travel Manager position with the agency promoting group travel. Her involvement with the motorcoach industry had her participating for nine years on the American Bus Association's national education sub-committees. For the last four-and-a-half years, Jackie has been the Director of Advertising and Public Relations for the Imperial Palace and Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon.

Jackie's efforts have been recognized with several awards including the Woman of Achievement in Tourism by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.

Sixteen years in publicity, public relations and advertising with numerous Las Vegas hotel / casinos makes Jackie's columns insightful, witty, informative and a welcome addition to the Las Vegas Leisure Guide.

Recently, a new Las Vegas coffee-table book by Jackie with photographer Larry Hanna entitled Fabulous LAS VEGAS was published by Beautiful America Publishing. The hardback edition is available through the publisher and the softbound edition is available from Amazon.com.