Jasmine Carruth, M.Ed, is a doctoral student in Global Studies in Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. With a background in higher education and anthropology, her research focuses on the intersection of race, gender, and global education policy, particularly examining how Black women navigate educational and professional spaces in corporate and academic settings.

Jasmine's professional experience includes serving as a Data Analyst for the National Black MBA Association, where she developed metrics, managed scholarship disbursements, and facilitated large-scale events to foster professional development for Black professionals. Previously, she coordinated multicultural student retention programs at Merrimack College, leading initiatives to support Black male students and implementing social justice programming.

Her international experience includes teaching English in Japan, where she explored cross-cultural dynamics and the positioning of foreign teachers in educational systems. Her passion for research extends to understanding global capitalism's impact on education and advancing inclusive study abroad opportunities for Black students.

Jasmine is a Posse Foundation Scholar, Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship recipient, and Higher Education Fellowship Scholar. She has presented on critical race theory, culturally responsive pedagogy, and educational equity at various academic and professional conferences. Through her work, she aims to reshape global education policies to better reflect diverse, intersectional experiences.