Chiniqua Pettaway

Ms. America® 2013, Chiniqua Pettaway is a philanthropist and remains passionate about her platform of service "Heart Health Awareness" as an ambassador with Texas Heart Institute. Her mission is to educate on heart disease and understanding your risks. Show full bio

Ms. Pettaway, a Houston, Texas transplant, is originally from Richmond, Virginia. She is an entrepreneur, model, fitness instructor and community leader. Chiniqua owns and operates income tax preparation offices in Houston, TX. She just recently completed her master’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology receiving her M.A. from Argosy University in December 2016.

Ms. America® 2013, Chiniqua Pettaway is also a philanthropist and is especially passionate about her platform of service “Heart Health Awareness” as an ambassador with Texas Heart Institute. Her mission is to educate on heart disease and understanding your risks. Heart conditions are the number-one killer of men and women in America. Chiniqua is an active member of National Women of Achievement, where she proudly serves as Treasurer of the Bayou City Chapter in Houston. She was also recently inducted into Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. She enjoys traveling, dancing and mentoring young women through her platform and other community involvement.

Current Projects

Interests

  • Heart Health
  • Fitness

Education

  • Postgraduate:

    Argosy University (MA Industrial Organizational Psychology)