Meet Jasmine Smith, MSW, LCSW: NASW-CA’s Director of Capacity Building!

Jasmine Smith, MSW, LCSW (she/her) was recently named Director of Capacity Building for the NASW California Chapter! We would like to give a warm welcome to Jasmine and share some of her background and experience with you.

Jasmine Smith is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Social Work degree at Simmons University. With a rich background in clinical practice, Jasmine has provided compassionate support to individuals, couples, families, and youth across diverse care settings, including inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.

As the CEO of Blossoming Souls Therapy, Jasmine leads a private practice focused on offering tailored therapeutic services to Black women survivors of trauma. Additionally, she is the visionary Founder of B. Well, a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of Black women and young girls. Jasmine’s expertise in trauma, coupled with her certifications in domestic violence advocacy and sexual assault crisis intervention, underscores her unwavering dedication to empowering and uplifting Black women.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Jasmine is a proud USC Trojan and the Los Angeles Clippers fan. Her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is evident through her role as the former Committee Chair of Diversity and Inclusion for the California Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), where she championed initiatives such as BIPOC membership scholarships and support groups. Jasmine is also a sought-after presenter at conferences nationwide, where she shares insights on critical topics such as Diversity Equity Inclusion, Intersectionality, Power Analysis, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism. Jasmine is excited to contribute her skills, knowledge, and talents to the California chapter and the broader social work community. She is deeply committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that uplifts marginalized voices and advocates for equity and justice. Through her passion for social change and dedication to empowering others, Jasmine aims to make meaningful contributions that positively impact the lives of individuals and communities across California and beyond.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Jasmine cherishes spending quality time with her family and dogs.

You can reach Jasmine at jsmith.naswca@socialworkers.org.