Author . Speaker . Podcaster . Educator
Jasmin is a social and behavioral researcher, author, speaker, podcaster, and cultural identity advocate.
Born in the Middle East to an Arabian father and Italian mother, Jasmin has lived the intersectionality of her identities though challenges and triumphs as the product of the first generation of bi-cultural children in a conservative and isolated Saudi Arabia of the 1970s/80s. Jasmin immigrated to the United States in 1999 where she completed her education in Wyoming and Washington State; her degrees are in sociology, creative writing, multiculturalism, and ethical leadership.
Jasmin’s areas of expertise are Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), social identity, social/cultural oppression, women’s rights, multi-cultural perspective, racial/ethnic understanding, global DEI, radical ideology, leadership, and social/professional bias.
In her memoir, The Last Sandstorm, Jasmin highlights the colorful and challenging experiences of her upbringing in Saudi Arabia, which led to her harrowing escape in her 20s.
Jasmin is the host of the podcast “I Want You To Meet”, where she engages with artists and activists in inspiring and educational conversations. Jasmin is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia, WA. She guest lectures and speaks at events, colleges, and retreats. Jasmin earned her Master's Degree from The Evergreen State College in Public Administration with an emphasis on Public Policy and Diversity & Equity in Leadership. She is currently working on her second book, a social analysis of obscure cultural identities.
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More About Jasmin’s Experience
- Director of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Center at South Puget Sound Community College
- Instructor, The Evergreen State College
- Admissions Counselor, The Evergreen State College
- Coordinator, booking agent, OCTAVE (Olympia Concerts: The Acoustic Experience)
- Coordinator and volunteer at various local and out of state camps and festivals
- Agent/manager, Dante and Eros Faulk Folk Duo
- Photographer, videographer, volunteer instructor at former PNW outdoor school
- Vice president of the board, Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia (SOGO)
Events/Gigs:
- Speaker/presenter, Northwest Regional Equity Conference in partnership with the Southwest Washington Equity Coalition (2024)
- Speaker/presenter, Access to Research and Inclusive Excellence (ARIE) National Conference at George Mason University (2024)
- Speaker/presenter, Campus Equity Symposium at South Puget Sound Community College (2024)
- Speaker, Friends of the Library at Timberland Regional Library (2022, 2023)
- Speaker/book signing at Orca Bookstore (2022)
- Speaker/presenter, Emerging Multicultural Leadership Experience Conference (2023)
- Community instructor, University of Wyoming (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
- Speaker, Women’s Work Retreat (2017)
- Cultural consultant, Olympia Family Theater (2017)
- Speaker, Olympia Arab Festival (2018)
- Speaker, SPSCC Sociology 101 (2018, 2019)
- Speaker, Evergreen Equity Symposium (2019, 2021)
- Commencement student speaker: The Evergreen State College (2020)
Education:
- Western Wyoming Community College
- The Evergreen State College, Bachelor’s of Arts (Writing/Public Speaking)
- The Evergreen State College, Master’s of Public Administration (2022)
Skills:
- Human Subject & Behavioral Research
- Public Speaking /Motivational Speaking
- DEI Training
- Tri-Lingual (fluent): English, Italian, Arabic
- Strong Ethical Leadership
- Creative Writing / Editing/ Speech Writing
- Public Relations
Books:
- The Last Sandstorm: A Memoir