Dr. Jasmine Ward | Meet Dr. Ward

FUN FACTS...

● I'm a "Millennial" by days, technically 19 days in! ● I'm Chicago-born and raised!● President Barack Obama gave my H.S. graduation key note address.● I joined the Army after high school. ● I attended junior college before heading to university. (South Suburban College in Illinois)● I'm an HBCU graduate (Historically Black College / University)● I'm a first-generation college student and graduate.● I was homeless during my first semester of graduate school. ● My grandparents migrated north from the south to find better opportunities. I migrated back south less than 50 years later for the same reasons. Full circle.● I've moved over 20 times in my life.● I'm the biological mother of four (3 girls and 1 boy) and a community mother to many. ● I have six brothers (7 with marriage)● I'm the only girl=) I always wanted sisters; now I have 5 through marriage and thousands in public health @BLIPH16. ● I've run (mostly walked) a half marathon that's 13.5 miles for a t-shirt , medal, and big piece of aluminum foil to wrap myself in!● I've taken beginner tennis & swimming multiple times during my adult years. I THINK I get a kick out of learning things different ways.● I've always enjoyed singing. I have more years in choirs and choruses than any other hobby or organized activity. ● I met my husband at the movies. We were both heading to see movies alone!● I've appeared in a couple of documentaries, a movie, countless google results and YouTube videos (according to my 5 and 6 year olds, apparently the latter makes me famous!) ● I've started three non-profits and co-own a franchise. ● I have a disability that is really a superpower. (I can't tell you my secret identity.)

Someone told me to stop playing in the intersection. So I began to work there. --Jasmine Ward

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Meet Dr. Ward

I am Dr. Jasmine Ward, a child of Chicago presently adulting in Arlington, TX. When I look in the mirror I see a daughter, wife, sister, mother, friend, mentor, public health professional, techy, creative, business owner and so much more! I make every step to show up in the capacity needed but I dance at the intersection of them all!
My expertise and accomplishments are not unique to the world but they represent the results of the path to my unique world.
I humbly acknowledge, cherish, and honor the accommodations of painfully paved roads and wise direction gifted to me through the collective journeys, fortitude, hard work, innovation, endurance, excellence, and cultivation of the people connected to my life.
I'm intentional about investing time, talent, and treasure into the people and priorities that reflect progress in matter and measure. (That rhymes!)
My superpowers are C-Suite, with collateral used from the generous contributions of my ancestors and allies. A proprietary blend of care, culture, courage, creativity, capacity, collaboration, confidence, competence, compassion, capability, community, and charity.
I look forward to adding you to my circle of personal and/or professional network.

Network - Not Work

There are a few things that make me whole. My Family - I mean the good and the complicated Friends and PHriends- Genuine relationships in personal and professional settings. Karaoke / singing - I'm all about getting into characterCreative projects -wood work, clothing design, crafts etc.Technology - website and app development, backend stuffHelping Children and young adults- anyone under 18 Mentoring others - I dedicate ~200 hours a year to mentorshipHistory - HBCUs, historic sites, and everyday life in yester yearsDocumentaries-There are some strange things going onA Great Debate- I always said I wanted to be a lawyer! lol A Worthy Cause- Volunteering, philanthropy, and support!Traveling / Road Trips - I never let a little distance stand between me and destinyTrying things that others think I can't do! Except heights!

Singing or talking... one in the same to me!