Jessica & Rachel are modeling custom jewelry by Chic Gems

Meet Rachel Coleman & Jessica Grimsley
Founders of High Hopes in High Heels


About the Founders

Rachel Coleman is a Tampa native that is happy to call this dynamic city her home. She moved away for college in Tallahassee and shortly after gradation was eager to get back to her family and Tampa, to start her life.
She recently was able to transition her career into the non-profit world and loves waking up every day, looking forward to going to work, to make a difference. Rachel is also a member of the Junior League of Tampa, Biz-E-Chicks, an association of women entrepreneurs, and Emerge Tampa Bay. She has a passion for spending time with her family and friends, traveling the world, FSU football, wine tasting, planning vacations, trying new restaurants, hosting dinner parties, and cuddling with her dog, Scooby Doo. She’s busy planning her October 2011 wedding and can’t wait to marry her fiancé and looks forward to becoming a step mom to his 6 year old son. She says, “They are the best things to ever happen to me!!”

Jessica Grimsley was born in Winter Springs, Florida and spent most of her childhood there and in Daytona Beach, Florida. She attended The Masters Academy for high school and moved to Tallahassee to attend Florida State University, but suffered an athletic injury that caused her to transfer to Tallahassee Community College (TCC). Jessica obtained her Associate of Science degree from TCC and relocated to Daytona Beach to attend Daytona Beach Community College for her nursing degree. Upon graduation, Jessica relocated to Tampa and has been happy here ever since. Jessica is an active member of the Junior League of Tampa. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her new husband, Patrick and dog, Stella. She also likes to spend time with friends and family, going to sporting events, and outdoor events. Recently she has enjoyed decorating her new house and planning to start a family. Jessica also enjoys traveling, especially to visit her father in the Bahamas.

About High Hopes in High Heels

We were inspired to start High Hopes in High Heels after we participated in the 2009 Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk for Susan G. Komen and were a part of a few incredible organizations. The 3-Day required us to raise funds and awareness for a cause in order to be able to participate. We enjoyed organizing the fundraisers, but realized that there are several worth causes that should be recognized. We also wanted to organize a way for professional women to get together, network, and make a difference together within our Tampa Bay community…thus High Hopes in High Heels was born!

I think for both of us, the most rewarding experience thus far with High Hopes in High Heels is the people we have meet along the way. Our members are so inspirational and dedicated…it’s quite refreshing. We have been blessed to make some incredible, genuine friendships along the way and that’s what it’s all about at the end of the day. The representatives from the various non-profits we have partnered with are doing phenomenal things and we are honored to work with them. We are also humbled by the generosity and support of so many people who want to see our organization succeed…it’s truly heartwarming.

It’s National Volunteer Week and the perfect time to decide to give back and make a difference. If you visit our new website HighHopesinHighHeels.org (courtesy of Good Dog Bad Dog Design), you can go to the “getting involved” tab to find out about our membership benefits and annual dues. We’d love to have you join our incredible group of genuine, passionate, and dedicated members! We are honored to be a part of such a dynamic organization!

Thank you for reading!
Best,
Sarah
Chic Gems Jewelry 

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You may also support High Hopes in High Heels by shopping online at ChicGemsEtc.com or by phone at 813.420.6399 and using the code highhopes during checkout.
You will receive 10% off your entire jewelry purchase and High Hopes in High Heels will receive a 20% donation.