Jeannie E. Belgrave is a licensed insurance professional specializing in life insurance and annuities, providing education-focused guidance to individuals, families, veterans, entrepreneurs, and mission-driven organizations. Her work emphasizes long-term protection, risk awareness, and informed decision-making rooted in transparency and trust.
Her professional values are shaped by 11 years of service in the United States Air Force, where integrity, accountability, and service were foundational. In addition to her insurance practice, Jeannie is the Founder and Executive Director of the Virginia Digital Universe Conference (VADUC) and the Founder of Jbel Marketing & Entertainment LLC, leading educational, creative, and technology-oriented initiatives. She is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, enabling her to serve a diverse and multicultural client base with clarity and respect.
Values & Goals:
The principles guiding Jeannie’s professional work are the same values she emphasized during her time as a candidate for City Council: integrity, accountability, respect, collaboration, and service to the community. She believes effective leadership—whether in public service or client advocacy—requires listening first, acting ethically, and prioritizing people over process.
Her goals include:
• Empowering clients through education and transparency. • Encouraging responsible, long-term planning and preparedness.
• Supporting financial protection and stability.
• Serving clients with professionalism, fairness, and respect.
Specialties:
• Life insurance planning.
• Annuities.
• Client education and policy understanding.
• Risk awareness.
• Serving military families, veterans, and diverse communities.
• Bilingual insurance services (English & Spanish).
Client & Business Approach:
Jeannie takes a client-centered, education-first approach to insurance. She prioritizes understanding each client’s needs, goals, and concerns before discussing coverage options. Her approach reflects the same civic principles she advocates publicly: transparency, accountability, and responsible decision-making.
She is committed to:
• Clear, jargon-free communication.
• Pressure-free, ethical guidance.
• Compliance-conscious business practices.
• Building long-term, trust-based relationships.
Education, Certifications & Credentials:
• Licensed in Life Insurance and Annuities.
• Licensed Virginia Notary Public, specializing in property and real estate transactions.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Florida International University.
• Master of Divinity, Asbury Theological Seminary.
• United States Air Force Veteran (11 years of service).
• Founder & Executive Director, Virginia Digital Universe Conference (VADUC).
• Founder, Jbel Marketing & Entertainment LLC.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Ongoing continuing education in insurance, ethics, and client services.
Personal:
Jeannie is actively engaged in community development, civic participation, and lifelong learning, with a strong interest in emerging technologies and innovation. She moved to the Commonwealth of Virginia in 2018 with her husband and now proudly considers herself a Hamptonian. Together, they reside in Virginia with their four beagles/fox hounds.
She remains involved in local civic life by serving on city boards, regularly attending City Council meetings, and serving as an Election Officer, reflecting her commitment to responsible citizenship, public trust, and community service.