Miss Universe Canada

Jessica Przeszlo


Hometown:
Toronto, ON 

Occupation: Law Clerk 

Jessica completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto St.George Campus. Jessica did a short term research project in Belize on Food Sovereignty. Jessica then completed her Paralegal Diploma at Centennial College.

Jessica has volunteered in a war zone country, she has completed her Canada policing certificate (OACP), she has also volunteered for children with disabilities in Toronto, Ontario.

Jessica has participated in a few pageants hosted by Miss All Canadian. Jessica spoke about a project she has formed on test taking method accommodation proposals. Jessica obtained Commissioner of Oathes for Ontario, Canada. She was an Ontario Law Clerk, Ontario Clerk of Court, Canada. Ontario Court Reporter in Court, Canada. Jessica hopes to obtain further higher education to make a meaningful contribution to the Law society.


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Q&A

What are your interests and what do you enjoy doing the most?

I like to learn new things, I love to paint, I love working out and travelling.

List any special training you have had (music, art, drama, dance, etc.)

I have a brown belt in Karate and I have been practising ballet for a few years now. Pointe ballet in my favourite.

In what sports, if any, have you participated?

  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Field hockey

Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life. Why?

My cousin, she told me from a young age to always focus on myself and not let others get the best of me.

What is your proudest personal accomplishment (other than participating in this pageant)?

Completing my education and working in the court system.

What is the most interesting or unique thing that has ever happened to you and/or what is the most interesting thing about you?

I was offered a position in Belize to do short term research on food sovereignty. I met different Indigenous groups and focused on natural medicinal remedies of healing.

What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?

Becoming a lawyer so that I can advocate for myself and others.

What would be your “dream job” in life?

Prosecutor.

Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.

I was born in Canada to Polish immigrant parents. I learned English late, I found school difficult because of the language barrier and not having any extended known family in Canada.

List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.

I taught English abroad.

List any volunteering you have done.

I have volunteered in a war zone country and have volunteer in schools with children that have special needs.

What is your most unusual talent?

Designing and tailoring my own dresses by hand and no machine assistance.

Where is the most interesting place you have been to?

The south of Spain and Jordan.

What do you hope to be doing in ten years?

Working in the court system.