Jazmin Kay

Storyteller

@JazminLKay

Passionate about making politics + policy more accessible through communications. *Click "View By Section" for writing by publication.

Jazmin Kay

Storyteller

@JazminLKay

Passionate about making politics + policy more accessible through communications. *Click "View By Section" for writing by publication.

What 16 Young People Think About the Green New Deal
Jazmin contributes to The Nation on why we need a Green New Deal.
The Nation
The Nation
What 16 Student Voters Think About Tuesday’s Election
Jazmin contributes to The Nation her response to the 2018 midterm election results and what they mean for young people.
The Nation
The Nation
Will 2018 be the year of the young voter? These organizations are trying to make it cool to vote
With the 2018 midterm election just days away on Tuesday, Nov. 6, all eyes are on young voters, with everyone asking -- if they will or won't come out to the polls? Young voters are now the majority of voting-eligible adults in the U.S., according to a Pew Research study, but historically millennials don't come out to the polls.
ABCNews.com
18by.vote on Good Morning America
Jazmin Kay is interviewed by Good Morning America on 18by.vote and young voters.
Good Morning America
Press
The Youth Organizing Guide to the Midterm Elections
Jazmin authors the Campus Organizing section for Teen Vogue.
Teen Vogue
What Teenage Burnout Taught Me About Self-Care
On America’s work obsession, and the critical need to prioritize mental health.
Rookie Magazine
Rookie
#22Under22 Most Inspiring College Women
At 17, Jazmin Kay inspired thousands with an article in Seventeen magazine about body image, and at 18, she interned at the White House and wrote passionately about climate change, refugees and foreign affairs for the White House Blog. But those accolades only scratch the surface of this young woman’s ambitions.
Her Campus
Press
Meet this year’s New York Women in Communications scholarship winners
Live in the TODAY studio, Jazmin Kay tells TODAY about her passion for civic engagement and media and about the importance of the NYWICI scholarship program.
TODAY.com - NBC Television Network
Press
Connecting People with Politics: My Internship at the White House
From a young age, I have always been motivated by the power to create positive change. This passion for advocating for others beyond myself was always something with which I grappled. How could I turn this passion into something that I could work towards every day? How could I help the most people?
GW Center for Career Services
2016 Had Some Great Breakthroughs For Women In Politics
Yes, we may have not cracked the highest glass ceiling, but we sure as hell put a lot of cracks in it. Take a look back at some of the best moments for women in politics in 2016:
The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post
Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Interview: Special Advisor for International Disability Rights at the U.S. Department of State, Judith Heumann reflects on the progress we've made to advance disability rights. “The changes achieved in the last two decades speak to what people can accomplish when they refuse to accept the world as it is. Today let us once again reach for the world that should be -- one where all people, regardless of country or disability, enjoy equal access, equal opportunity, and the freedom to realize their limitless potential.”.
The White House
The White House
Behind the Scenes: President Obama Visits the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
This week, President Obama got the chance to visit the Acropolis in Greece. Watch the President reflect on standing at the birthplace of democracy during the final overseas trip of his presidency. “One of the great joys of being the president is the ability to travel and see different cultures and meet different people.
The White House
The White House
Happy Halloween! Take a Look Inside #HauntedWH
This Halloween, take a spooky look inside the history of the East Wing of the White House. Trick-or-Treat with the President and First Lady at the White House: Since its founding at the turn of the 19th century, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue has been one of the most famous addresses in America. However, few know of its haunted past. Residents of the White House and staffers alike have reported everything from mysterious noises to ghostly apparitions.
The White House
The White House
Celebrating United Nations Day: Here’s How You Can Help Make a Difference
Today, we reflect on the progress we’ve made since then to promote international peace and prosperity and celebrate the work we’ve done to address some of the most important issues of our time. Read the President’s UN Day Proclamation.
U.S. Department of State
State Department
Celebrating United Nations Day: Here’s How You Can Help Make a Difference
Seventy-one years ago, the world came together after two world wars to move forward and strengthen international cooperation, creating a better, more connected world. Today, we reflect on the progress we’ve made since then to promote international peace and prosperity and celebrate the work we’ve done to address some of the most important issues of our time.
The White House
The White House
#DadsAndDaughters: Celebrating International Day of the Girl
Take a look at the progress we've made on behalf of girls around the world under the Obama administration. “I didn’t run for President so that the dreams of our daughters could be deferred or denied. I didn’t run for President to see inequality and injustice persist in our time. I ran for President to put the same rights, the same opportunities, and the same dreams within the reach for our daughters and our sons alike. Today is International Day of the Girl. That means countries around the world are honoring the importance of empowering girls so they can reach their full potential.
The White House
The White House

About

Jazmin Kay

Writing

Blogging

Editing

Nonprofits

Social Media

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

Digital Content

Political Communications

Political Organizing

Research

Political Strategy

Data Journalism

HTML

Analytics

Impact Strategy

Jazmin currently serves as a Consultant at Deloitte working for the firm's Government & Public Services practice in New York with expertise in Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement. Prior to joining Deloitte, Jazmin worked with state, local, and municipal government organizations, serving as Deputy Communications Director for the Ulster County Executive in the Hudson Valley, New York. In this role, she supported strategic communications and external affairs for 25 County departments and helped facilitate the development and presentation of a $333.8 million budget. Jazmin represented the Executive’s Office to stakeholders, leading public engagement, media relations, and digital marketing.

She is the former Executive Director of 18by Vote, a non-partisan non-profit organization that aims to help teen voters understand how to vote, when to vote and why to vote. Her writing and personal essays have been published in The Wall Street Journal, The Nation, HuffPost, MTV, Seventeen Magazine, VICE, i-D, Rookie Magazine, Fast Company, Mic, The Center for American Progress, The U.S. Department of State Official Blog, and The White House Blog under President Barack Obama. She has been featured on the TODAY Show, BBC World News, Good Morning America, CNN, CBS News, Shondaland, Teen Vogue, and more, frequently commenting as a youth voting expert.

Jazmin graduated Summa Cum Laude from The George Washington University with a B.A. in Political Science with Special Honors. During her time there, she worked at The Obama White House in the Office of Digital Strategy, The Office of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, The Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY), The New York Times, and The Center for American Progress. She is a two-time New York Women in Communications Scholar and was named a Hearst Magazines Scholar for her work as a writer and digital content creator.