Jasmine Harris

Director of Public Policy & Advocacy
Written By McKenzie Ring

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Jasmine L. Harris is the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy at RISE and has over 15 years of experience in public health, criminal legal reform, policy advocacy and civic engagement. Using her expertise in strategic planning, facilitation, and community organizing, Jasmine works with diverse groups building coalitions and increasing engagement to make systemic change in the community for criminal legal and juvenile justice reform, social justice issues, and women’s rights.

She also served as a health educator at Creighton University and as Civic Engagement Committee Chair for the Urban League of Nebraska Young Professionals, where she focused on advocacy and awareness around criminal justice issues. Jasmine received a Bachelor’s in Biology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and a Master’s of Public Health from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. In 2017, Jasmine was awarded the Omaha NAACP Freedom Fighter Award and was named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Omahans (TOYO) by the Omaha Jaycees.

McKenzie Ring

McKenzie Ring has over 20 years of experience helping businesses and organizations reach maximum audiences for growth. Specializing in social responsibility, digital marketing, photography, and content creation, McKenzie uses that experience to educate the public and grow a network of volunteers, donors, employers, and support for people returning to the community after incarceration.

Specializing and trained in documentary-based work, McKenzie has been an award-winning Midwest photographer and content creator for much of her professional life. She is passionate about bridging unlikely communities and building empathy through storytelling.

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