Jade da Rocha, born in Brazil, currently lives in Boca Raton, Florida. Jade dedicates much of her time being involved in cultural and philanthropic events. She has:
*Participated in the 1st Regional Fair of Science and Technology in G.V. - Brazil
*Participated in the FECIVAL in G.V. – Brazil
*Participated in various Art fairs in Brazil.
*At 9 years old participated at the celebration of "Mothers Day" with a recital organized by the school principal ; Maria Jordão, and promoted with Ampara Jordão and Edson (Pelé) various celebrations for teacher day, mothers day at the City Hall of Engenheiro Caldas- MG - Brazil.
*At age 11 recited a poem for Independence Day for 'FUNSEC" in Governador Valadares - MG - Brazil.
*At age 12 worked as a volunteer for "APAE" ; Brazil.
*At age 13 helped to collect donations books for the Santos Dumont School Library.
*Work as a model for Medina Productions doing advertising for Lewis, Kibon, and appear on clips production for the theater.
*At age 19 worked as a volunteer visiting orphanages and elderly blind and deaf on weekends in Campinas - SP- Brazil.
*Promoter of Social Events such as "The First Summer Girl" with Vivi Rocha and the Columnist Tania Azevedo; "Night in Bahia I and II", "Surprise Night", "First Winter Girl " w/Vivi Rocha and Tania Azevedo; "Rock Night"...Florida - USA.
*Organized various Vernissage at the Brazilian Cultural Space for artists as Angela Paglione, Gianina Dwin, Fernando Cintra and many others......
*Organized various Fashion Shows for "Made in Brasil" Boutique with co-owner Vivi Rocha.
*Hosted the VIP guests for Daniela Mercury Show in Miami for MC Productions.
*Writer for Florida Review News Paper under "Snap Shot" and Sales Advertising.
*Writer for the Gazeta Brazilian News under "Poetry Corner" and "Fashion & Art".
*Writer for the States News/Diario do Rio Doce under "Poetry Corner", "Fashion & Art" and "Jet Set International" – This newspaper circulates in Brazil as well as the United States and Jade has created a culture exchange between the U.S. and Brazil.
*Freelance journalist for Diario Do Brasil Newspaper, succursal of Jornal do Brasil.
*Freelance for Star in America Newspaper.
*Writer for Tititi News as a free lance writer.
*Supported the campaign of Rio De Janeiro to host the 2004 Olympics by presenting a fashion show at the "Made in Brasil Boutique" (FL).
*Supported the campaign against "AIDS" presenting a Fashion Show at the "Made in Brasil Boutique."
*Supported the International Renaissance (Organization to help underprivileged children in South America) with a beneficent fashion show at the "Brazilian Tropicana"(FL)
*Founded of “Caciques de Broward” (a carnival group) with the support of Paulo Gualano (FL)
*Founded and patronized The Brazilian Cultural Space receiving the appreciation for the support of local and international artists and for enriching the cultural values in the community (FL)
*Interviewed by Diario do Rio Doce / States News.
* Interviewed by American newspapers such as ‘The Pelican’, "X".
*Appeared on the 1st page of the special issue “City Plus” in the Sun Sentinel (FL)
under title "Best of Brazil".
*Interviewed for the TV "Marcos Cesar Show" -Florida - USA
*Participated as "judge inspector" on the regional MissBrasil USA organized by Eni Sampaio in Light House Point - Florida - USA
*Participated as judge at the "Garota da Copa" at the "Boteco" in Fort Lauderdale- Florida - USA.
*Won award as a columnist 1996 and 1997 and for being active in the community from the Brazilian Paper (FL)
*Semifinalist in the contest ‘In a Different Light’ by Library of Poetry with the poem “Just Moments” (USA)
*Supported Topazio Academy of Capoeira (Afro Brazilian Folklore) by presenting a fashion show (FL)
*Launched a Griffe Z.Rocha with a Fashion Show at the Kabana - FL.
*Vice President of The Brazilian Cultural Union (FL)
*Organized a musical with the Brazilian Cultural Union for Clauduarte Sá at the Art Serve - Ft. Lauderdale Library - Florida-USA
*Organized with the Brazilian Cultural Union ( Writers Maria do Rosário and Angela Bispo) the 1st Literary Contest of Broward County – writers from Brazil and the U.S. participated in this event.
*Interviewed by Joel Stuart at Rádio Brasil with the show "Café Brasil"
*Participated as judge at the finals of Miss Brasil USA -2005 - Florida - USA
*Special article published about the town of Guarapari- ES- Brazil at www.vivirochaimoveis.com
*Poetry published in: States News, Gazeta, The Brazilian Paper, Florida Review, Library of Poetry, www.Jadereflections.com , www.Tiosam.com, www.daypoems.net, www.poemhunter.com, www.poetry.com, www.absolutearts.com ...