Jackie joined the LPGA in 1994 and  comes from a golf family. Her father was PGA golf professional for over 50 years, brother Jim, is 5-time winner on the PGA Tour and brother, Jeff won 2 times on Web.com(Korn Ferry tour).  Jackie won the Indiana State Junior 2 times.  She played college golf at Louisiana State University where she was a 2 time winner. In 1999, she won the Giant Eagle Classic on the LPGA Tour, playing 3 rounds bogey free.

Jackie is married to Eddie Smith and they have 2 boys O'Connor and Sullivan. Being a mom is one of her greatest accomplishments.  She is currently in her 9th year as a Pre-Kindergarten teacher.