Jasmine Guarin

A Bit About Me

Jasmine Guarin is a graduate student in the Integrated MS–RDN track in Nutrition Education at

Teachers College, Columbia University, where she is completing over 1,000 supervised practice

hours across community, clinical, and foodservice settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science

in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University’s College of Human Ecology, where she

developed a strong foundation in nutrition education, research, and community-engaged

practice.

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Born and raised in Toms River, New Jersey, Jasmine developed an early passion for mentoring

youth and addressing inequities within her community. While attending Toms River High School

South, she founded the first Community Ambassadors Club, creating a safe and empowering

space for underrepresented students to engage in leadership, volunteerism, and advocacy.

What began as a small, student-led initiative evolved into a statewide movement focused on

combating hate and discrimination, improving access to healthcare and nutrition, and

strengthening trust between communities and institutions.

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As a cofounder and long-standing leader of Community Ambassadors, Jasmine has coordinated

impactful community programs, including Ocean County’s first free “Community Nutrition

Initiative" bilingual health fairs for uninsured and underinsured families, and youth leadership

conferences. Through this work, she has collaborated with local health departments, federally

qualified health centers, food banks, law enforcement agencies, and community-based

organizations to deliver culturally responsive education, health screenings, and essential

resources. Her leadership, research, and civic engagement have been recognized through

multiple awards and competitive grants.

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These formative experiences have directly shaped Jasmine’s academic and professional

trajectory. Her work centers on culturally responsive nutrition education, health equity, and

community partnership. She has served as a teaching assistant and researcher at Cornell

University, contributed to federally funded youth nutrition programs, and currently works as a

Foodservice and Nutrition ESL Instructor developing bilingual curricula for adult learners. As

Director of Health and Nutrition Services for Community Ambassadors, Jasmine remains deeply

committed to using nutrition education as a tool for empowerment, mentorship, and sustainable

community change.