Jasmine Ford, MPA, BSW, BA is the Project Innovate Project Coordinator at THRIVE SS, Inc.

Jasmine Camille Ford, a Cambridge, Maryland native, brings over a decade of experience in project management and human services, with a strong focus on promoting intergroup understanding. Holding a master’s degree in public administration and dual bachelor’s degrees in social work and sociology, she has served diverse populations across non-profit, government, and for-profit sectors. As a rising star in human services, Jasmine made history as the first African American Executive Director of Village of Hope, Inc. in 2013. She was recognized in the 2014 Heritage Registry of Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals and has presented at significant events such as the National Home and Community Based Waiver Programs Conference (2015), the United States Conference for HIV and AIDS (2022), and the Positive Living Conference and Saving Ourselves Symposium (2022). Jasmine Ford is a gifted leader dedicated to making a lasting impact on countless lives.