Jada Collins

Jada Collins is the current commentator for the Ebony Fashion Fair. She was born in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she attended Contra Costa College and majored in English/Communications. She also attended Emerson College in Boston majoring in Broadcast Journalism.  

Jada is the co-founder of the Be-You! Foundation, Inc which is a non-profit organization designed to educate, encourage and increase self esteem in battered and abused women and children. Jada, works tirelessly through self-empowerment conferences and workshops to give back to communities nationwide.

Jada is also an inspirational speaker and minister who encourages women to believe in God and lives by the personal motto: "Just be you!"  

Each year after the tour ends, Jada speaks throughout the United States in churches, schools, and community organizations. In 2006, Jada was a guest speaker during God's Leading Lady Conference held at the Potter's House in Dallas, TX where Bishop TD and Serita Jakes are pastors.  
In 2005, she received a proclamation from the city of Orlando for her outstanding work in urban communities. Jada is a member of the National Coalition against Domestic Violence and the National Communication Association. She also contributes to organizations such as Harbor House women's shelter and Miracles Outreach children's home in Florida.  

Jada enjoys encouraging young girls and women across the country to do their best, love themselves, and reach for higher heights. In 2003, Jada married gospel artist and minister Ernest Collins, Jr. Together they are building upon their strong Christian foundation to impact the world with a powerful message of hope through fashion, music, dance, and ministry.

Multitalented Jada lives in Orlando, FL and is also the author of Be-You-Yiful: The Threefold Process to Becoming You, a testimony of overcoming domestic violence, abuse, and embracing success.  Her book is available at amazon.com, borderstores.com and target.com.

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