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Jazmine Brooks

Jazmine Brooks

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Dynamic and relationship-driven programming expert and senior administrator with over 8 years of experience leading teams to drive strategic partnerships and problem-solving. Skilled at asset mapping, need-based grant-writing and cultivating long-term relationships to achieve organizational goals. Systems thinker with a passion for driving collaboration and innovation across cross-functional teams.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources/Logistics Officer

US Army Reserves
05.2016 - 01.2025
  • Delivered DEI and Equal Opportunity training to over 75 Soldiers
  • Organized large-scale training and ceremonial events for 100–200 participants
  • Developed leadership pipelines through mentoring and programming

News Editor

The Christian Recorder
10.2020 - 08.2024
  • Supervised and trained a team of 4 writers; enhanced content quality and onboarding practices
  • Acted as ecumenical liaison to build national and international partnerships
  • Served as contributing writer and public-facing representative in faith-based advocacy circles

Pastor

African Methodist Episcopal Church
08.2020 - 07.2024
  • Secured over $40,000 in grant funding through needs-aligned community proposals
  • Led 3 staff and 30+ volunteers in program delivery, community outreach, and capacity-building
  • Instituted performance-based policies, financial reporting structures, and engagement models

Program Director

Mary Baldwin University
07.2019 - 07.2021
  • Directed contemporary, innovative, need-based, and civic engagement and political advocacy programs aligned with student development
  • Designed and facilitated cross-cultural and equity training for faculty and students
  • Co-taught courses in African American Religious History and community service

Education

MASTER OF DIVINITY -

WESLEY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
WASHINGTON, DC
12.2020

Bachelor of Arts -

MARY BALDWIN UNIVERSITY
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA
08.2016

Skills

  • Cross-Cultural Programming
  • Project & Team Management
  • DEI Facilitation & Strategic Partnerships
  • Program Strategy & Evaluation
  • Budgeting & Financial Oversight
  • Public Speaking & Thought Leadership
  • CRM & Project Management Tools (Salesforce, Asana, Slack, Zoom)

Affiliations

  • NAACP- VA Committee on Education
  • World Council of Churches
  • Churches United in Christ

Feature Articles

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Timeline

News Editor

The Christian Recorder
10.2020 - 08.2024

Pastor

African Methodist Episcopal Church
08.2020 - 07.2024

Program Director

Mary Baldwin University
07.2019 - 07.2021

Human Resources/Logistics Officer

US Army Reserves
05.2016 - 01.2025

MASTER OF DIVINITY -

WESLEY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Bachelor of Arts -

MARY BALDWIN UNIVERSITY

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