Jackie Ceonzo

Jackie Ceonzo is the Self Direction Pioneer at the Coalition for Self Direction (C4SD) and a Board Member on Families For Disability Rights, Inc. (FDR). As a devoted mother raising two sons—one with severe autism and one typically developing—Jackie has been passionate about creating inclusive spaces where all individuals can thrive. With her rich background in both business and advocacy, she has played a key role in creating and nurturing SNACK, a non-profit organization that offers a variety of classes and opportunities for individuals with special needs.

Jackie’s deep commitment to the disability community is evident in her over 20 years of service as Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Hawthorne Foundation. Moreover, she has decade-long experience as President of the Alumnae Association of The Marymount School of New York. She holds a B.A. in Economics from Villanova University, and her son Andrew proudly shares this alma mater.

Before dedicating herself to advocacy, Jackie enjoyed a successful 16-year career in the textile industry, where she rose to the position of Vice President, managing $75 million in annual sales.