Speaker: Jasmine Sauceda-Izbrand is relatively new to Big Sandy Community and Technical College as Director of Cultural Diversity. Jasmine earned her master’s degree from the University of Denver in English with a focus on Literary Studies. She graduated summa cum laude with her bachelor’s degree in English in Texas. Jasmine brings years of experience as an educator working with undergraduate and graduate students as well as in the K-12 system. She is also a published poet, podcast host, and academic blog writer. She is excited to relocate to eastern Kentucky which is a welcome back to her small-town roots as she grew up in a rural community in Texas.
Jasmine is the daughter of an immigrant whose hard-work and dedication taught her determination and persistence. Her mother is the proud owner of a restaurant, and her father owns and operates a mechanic shop. She was raised, in part, by her grandmother. Jasmine is a first-generation high school and college graduate and understands the impact education has on
creating choice-filled futures. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, building puzzles, and playing board games.
Jasmine values collaboration between students, staff and faculty, and the local community. She is looking forward to engaging with the community, as she understands bringing everyone together means making everyone feel welcome, on and off the campuses of BSCTC.
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Date and Time
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
12 Noon
Location
Jenny Wiley State Park, Goldenrod Room
Fees/Admission
$15.00 Members
$20.00 Non Members
Contact Information
Floyd County Chamber of Commerce
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