Jade Butcher

Jade Butcher, Miss Arizona Volunteer 2026, is a distinguished graduate of the University of Arizona, holding a BSBA in Finance and a BFA in Dance. Graduating summa cum laude with honors and earning both her FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses, she was recognized as a JPMorgan Chase Winning Woman and now works full-time as an analyst in the firm’s Financial Advisor Development Program. Her collegiate achievements include managing the University of Arizona’s endowment and receiving numerous academic honors, alongside years of leadership within the Greek community including serving as Panhellenic Vice President of Finance and leading programming for more than 6,000 students. A lifelong dancer, she has trained with the Joffrey Ballet and American Ballet Theatre and continues to pursue her passion with the goal of becoming an NFL cheerleader.

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Jade founded The Hope & Healing Project which supports family advocacy centers across Arizona that serve survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child & elder abuse, and human trafficking. She has partnered with organizations such as Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse, Children’s Advocacy Center of Southern Arizona, Winged Hope, Amberly’s Place, and the Salvation Army, raising critical funds, supporting advocacy events, and collecting over 500 toys for children served by family advocacy centers. Her commitment to accessible care is the foundation of her S.E.R.V.E. Initiative, focused on connecting survivors of all forms of abuse with comprehensive, trauma-informed resources.

Jade also founded Tiny Dancers, Big Hearts, a program dedicated to empowering young girls through dance while educating communities about heart health and supporting the American Heart Association. With experience in strategic marketing, community engagement, and high-impact partnerships, she plans to elevate the visibility of Miss Arizona Volunteer and expand her initiative nationwide through authentic storytelling, targeted outreach, and collaborations with universities, fine arts programs, and professional sports teams. Through each endeavor, Jade strives to lead with resilience, service, and hope.