In 1997 at the Luxor Las Vegas Hotel, she represented Colorado and was crowned Ms. America winning $75,000 in cash and prizes.
Foreign dignitary audiences include Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and the Queen of Thailand’s 60th birthday celebration.
Jeske also performed at the opening of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and the STS-102 Space Shuttle Discovery launch of March 2001.
She sang the Star-Spangled Banner live at 17 official events, attended by approximately 60,000 people in California within a 24-hour period from July 3 to the 4th.
As a result of her donation, she traveled to 42 scheduled appearances within a two-week period and was featured in over 50 newspapers, 5 national television shows, and the cover of 3 magazines.
[7] In 1992, Jeske invited by the Thai Arts and Cultural Committee to Bangkok during 60th birthday celebration of Queen consort of Thailand Sirikit.
She has also served as a professional speaker and instructor and has taught hundreds of women the art of advanced Glamour makeup techniques.
During her reign as Ms. America, Jeske created the “Students Against Violence” assembly program where she received 15 keys to the city and more than 30 proclamations and commendations.
[citation needed] Jeske's platform includes challenging students to face uncomfortable realities that result from guns in schools.