Jacqueline's speaking engagements since the publication of her books have allowed her to enjoy the freedom of speech denied her during childhood. Her first speech, at the Medical Auxiliary in Sacramento, took place on September 22, 2001, eleven days after the devastation of the Twin Towers. Her emotions about such a horrific act empowered her speech. Her audience applauded and claimed, "Powerful and inspiring."

On October 31 of the same year, she spoke before two classes of junior high school students at San Diego High School. Students who were down about the loss of the Twin Towers became inspired, and those who had problems at home decided to listen to their "nice parents" from then on.

Jacqueline spoke at the Monarch school in San Diego, and returned to her home with her heart full of joy. The students there are homeless, but she saw an eager-to-learn group of young people with high hopes for a future. She donated some of her books, and a complete set of Learn How To Write books, which had helped her become a writer.

In April, 2002, she spoke at The Civic Club in Stillwater, Minnesota. "A very informative and inspiring speaker" claimed the attendants.

On March 20, 2003, she spoke to the high school students at Loyola Academy in Chicago. Fifty students had each purchased a copy of Beyond Mud and Vines, and they expressed great appreciation for her work. "We can hardly wait to read the sequel" (Yearning to be American.)

Jacqueline enjoys sharing her stories with people who are looking for inspiration and hope. She is a member of the San Diego County Medical Society Alliance, and the National Storytelling Network. In the writing field she is a member of the National Association of Women Writers, and a new member of the San Diego Writers/Authors Guild.

Jacqueline has come a long way from the hills of Puerto Rico, and has worked extremely hard to accomplish stability and fulfillment.