Faculty and Staff

Jasmine Barnes

About

Jasmine is the program manager of Loyola Limited, which are the University's student-run businesses. With a unique blend of vision, determination, and strategic acumen, she has carved out a path of success that serves as a shining example of what can be achieved through hard work and perseverance. She embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship, fearlessly embracing challenges and seizing opportunities with unwavering confidence. But beyond her professional achievements, she is also a beacon of leadership and mentorship, generously sharing her knowledge and expertise to empower others on their own journeys to success.

Jasmine has eight years of experience in student affairs, event planning, managing, and development across three higher education institutions. She remains passionate about education, equity, policy, and restorative justice. She is preparing people to lead extraordinary lives by providing cultural humility looking at the bigger picture and ensuring that there is activity and action in education.

She previously served as an admissions specialist at Malcolm X College, where for nearly three years she has aided in increasing the enrollment of new and returning students through outreach, academic planning, program-specific, and career readiness methodologies. Simultaneously, she served as a member of the Student Development Committee with Loyola University’s School of Education. As an elected member, she was responsible for funding a variety of student activities, research, conferences, and award ceremonies which contributed to the learning environment and overall quality of student life.

Professional Link

LinkedIn 

Degrees

• MEd, Cultural and Educational Policy Studies, Loyola University Chicago
• BS, Organizational and Leadership Communication, Illinois State University
• Certificate in Youth Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Behavioral Health
• Certificate in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Certificate in Project Management

Professional Employment

• Illinois State University 
• Malcolm X College

Professional & Community Affiliations

• Board Director, Student-Run Business Association
• American Education Research Association
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development – Educator Advocates Program
• Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society