Jasmine is a senior at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa majoring in Natural Resources and Environmental Management. She's from Tulare, California, and has always had an interest in all things conservation. Growing up in this area, surrounded by agriculture, she understands the importance of land management and community engagement. Joining the United States military allowed her the opportunity to develop leadership skills as well as get an Associate's Degree. After leaving the military, she decided to pursue higher education in Hawai'i, with a focus on the intersections between land and people. She now joins the Community Assistance Fellowship with National Parks Service to serve the public while incorporating conservation values.