Jasmine is a San Jose native and first-generation college transfer student from Santa Clara University. As a first gen. Latina, Jasmine is familiar with the challenges minority students face in higher education. Jasmine is passionate about helping the Spanish-speaking community and has used her interpreting and translating skills to help Spanish speakers navigate through their immigration application process during her internship at the International Rescue Committee. As an Admission Counselor, she aspires to be a source of support and advocacy for first generation students seeking to break barriers and succeed in their higher education journey.
Jasmine es originaria de San José y es una alumna de transferencia de primera generación de la Universidad de Santa Clara. El ser una Latina de primera generación la ha familiarizado con los desafíos que enfrentan los estudiantes de minorías en el área de educación superior. A Jasmine le apasiona ayudar a la comunidad hispanohablante y ha podido usar sus habilidades de traductora e interpretadora para ayudar a los Hispanos con el proceso de solicitud de inmigración durante su pasantía en el International Rescue Committee. Como consejera de admisión, espera ser una fuente de apoyo y abogacía para los estudiantes de primera generación que buscan romper barreras y ser exitosos en su camino hacia la educación superior.
Degrees:
B.S. in Political Science, Pre Law & Spanish- Santa Clara University
A.A. in Humanities- San Jose City College
California State Certified Translator & Interpreter
Hobbies & Interests:
Being outdoors and finding cool hiking places. Self-improvement through exercise, meditation, spirituality, education, and self-reflection. Spending time with my loved ones kicking back, watching telenovelas, or trying out new food places.
Ask me about:
Transfer Process, Diversity On Campus, First-Generation College Student Resources, Student Organizations