Jazmin Jurkiewicz

Jazmin Jurkiewicz (she/they) is the Assistant Director for Inclusive Well-being in Hokie Wellness. They work with both the Mental Health Initiatives team within Hokie Wellness and with Residential Well-being as a Content Expert for Inclusion & Belonging. Jazmin believes that working with students to develop their mental health skills, to reduce the stigma around asking for help, and to build community and healthy relationships helps to prepare them for a lifetime of wellness.

Jazmin earned their B.S. in Chemical Engineering and an M. Eng with an emphasis in Innovation, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship from the University of Arizona. They began their time at Virginia Tech in 2019, working towards a PhD in Engineering Education where they study emotions in engineering, faculty development, mental health and mindfulness, and asset-based pedagogy. They initially joined Hokie Wellness as a Mental Health Intern in 2021, where they cultivated a passion for mental health alongside their passion for engineering, and joined the team as a professional staff member in 2023. Jazmin also serves their Hokie community as a Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Community Resiliency Model Teacher, and small group facilitator.

In their free time, Jazmin enjoys karaoke, puzzles, and quality time with her two cats. When the weather warms up, you will often find them at a VT baseball or softball game, taking the scenic way home, or working on art projects in their garage.