Jasmine Gonzalez

Jasmine Gonzalez is from New York City. Writing poetry is how she reclaims the power over the aspects of her mental health that can spin out of control. Before graduating from Lehman College with her B.A with honors in English Literature, she completed a senior thesis that focused on Nuyorican women writers and their impact on the literary world. Currently, she works as a volunteer editorial assistant for Walking in Other People’s Shoes where she helps elevate the voices of women of color. Jasmine also works as a part-time Programs Assistant at the Nuyorican Poets 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.