Jasmine Castro Martinez (She/Her)

Graduate Student Trainee

Jasmine Castro Martinez (She/Her) is a graduate student trainee at We Rise Collective. She believes that every individual deserves a space to be heard and compassionate support when navigating life's challenging and uncertain moments. Jasmine has founded GSA groups in high schools, worked directly with young adult queer immigrants, and taught K-8 students, each role reinforcing her commitment to serving the queer, BIPOC, and immigrant communities. She has also taken courses in Puerto Rico to learn about the activism led by social workers on the island and how therapeutic practices are uniquely shaped for the people of Puerto Rico.

Jasmine is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Social Work at Boston University and holds a minor in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from UMass Boston. In her free time, she loves going on walks by the beach, spending time with friends and family, and building Legos.

Jasmine is fluent in English.