Jasmine Cleary (she/her/hers) was raised in Portland, Oregon, where the values of creativity, compassion, and civic responsibility were instilled in her by both her family and community. A graduate of the University of Washington with a B.A. in Political Science, Jasmine has since channeled her passion for uplifting her community into nonprofit work and youth advocacy. She is committed to fostering positive change and empowering others to make a lasting impact through her work. She now lives in Seattle, Washington and spends most of her time playing with her cat Toby and experimenting in the kitchen.