Policy and external affairs are more than strategy; they’re about people, justice, and impact. Jasmin has written policy documents at Dewey Square Group and led external engagement efforts at the White House and the U.S. Department of Education on initiatives ranging from Israel-Palestine to advancing equity for the Latino community. Her experience at the highest levels of government has shown her how policy decisions directly shape lives. Through years of organizing and coalition-building, Jasmin has developed a deep understanding of how policy translates into real-world consequences, reinforcing her commitment to solutions that prioritize equity, accountability, and lasting change.
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The Path to Legitimacy: Jasmin Chavez Cruz on Policy, Partnerships & Building Trustworthy AI
In my experience building trust across government, nonprofit organizations, and grassroots groups, I have learned that trust is earned through consistency, active listening, and follow-through. The same applies to tech. Communities need to see that their concerns are not only heard but acted on. That means involving them early in the design of systems, co-creating…
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Reflecting on my journey as a Biden-Harris Presidential Appointee
Whenever I look at this picture, I get emotional. In it, I see a young girl with the President of the United States—someone who came to this country with her parents in search of a better life. I see a girl who grew up on food stamps, food banks, and toy donations. I see someone…