Leading with Heart: Miss America Abbie Stockard Inspires at Jenzabar Conference

[NASHVILLE, TN] May 28, 2025 — Miss America 2025, Abbie Stockard, delivered a heartfelt and impactful address at the Jenzabar Annual Conference in Nashville on May 28, speaking to an audience of education and technology leaders about purpose, service, and connection.

Drawing on her experiences as both a registered nurse and national titleholder, Stockard shared how her personal mission is rooted in compassion. “I have been gifted with a heart of compassion and empathy,” she said. “I truly feel like I’m at my personal best and I have the greatest sense of fulfillment when I’m giving myself to others. That’s exactly what I get to do as a nurse, but that’s also what I get to do as Miss America. What I can control is not just what I say to people but how I make people feel.”

Her message resonated deeply with the conference’s themes of human-centered leadership and meaningful impact in higher education. Stockard’s presence served as a powerful reminder that service and empathy are not just ideals—they are essential tools for transformation in any field.

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