Jasmine G. is from New York City and graduated with her bachelor’s degree with Highest Honors from Lehman College. Through her coursework in English literature, the works of women of color, provided her with the ammunition against her own demons by showing her that she has a voice. Writing poetry is how she reclaims the power over the aspects of her mental health that can spin out of control. In finding her voice, she has submitted to Lehman’s literary magazine, Obscura. Her poetry has been published in La Libreta, the online journal by RoblesWrites Productions Inc., and in Spanglish Voces.

 Moreover, she has shared her work at open mics at the Nuyorican Poets Café, has been featured at Inspired Word NYC at East Village’s, Parkside Lounge, and has also featured off-Broadway at The Triad Theatre in New York City.

She currently works as a part-time Programs and Operations Assistant at the Nuyorican Poets Café, where she is helping maintain the online presence of the café. In the future, she hopes to publish more of her own writing to further help the agenda of giving voices to marginalized writers, especially those who struggle with mental health.