Jasmine Mickens

Born in Newark, New Jersey, Jasmine graduated from Denison University with an interdisciplinary degree in communication, biology, and Spanish. During her undergraduate career at Denison University she served as a leader in her sorority and worked extensively on education, social justice, and community engagement issues. She has worked as a researcher at the University of Cape Town and Yale University focusing on health and community development issues in underrepresented communities. Jasmine was a NJSEEDS scholar, a Rosa Parks award recipient, and an ESL teaching assistant.

Field placement: DC Hunger Solutions

Washington, D.C.

Policy placement: Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies

Washington, D.C.