Growing up in a home with two social work changemakers, Jasmine Yesenia has always had a strong passion for fighting against racial and gender injustice. She is a proud Afro-Latina, New Yorker, and social justice advocate. She currently holds both a Bachelor’s degree in Social & Cultural Analysis and a Master’s degree in Social Work from New York University. Through her time living and advocating in New York, she has worked at various organizations, including the Latino Social Work Coalition, the NY Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence, the Food Bank of New York City, and more. Her tenacity, creative outlook, and blossoming love for nonprofit development make her a strong asset to the Justice + Joy team.
