Founder and Chair
NAIWA Daughters
Jasmine Smith, a citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, is the founder and Chair of NAIWA Daughters, a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to empowering Indigenous young women in activism, leadership, and community engagement. Grounded in her cultural heritage and lived experience, Jasmine leads NAIWA Daughters in amplifying Indigenous voices and addressing racial and social injustices. Through her leadership, the organization has reached local, regional, national, and international platforms, advancing conversations around equity, inclusion, and Indigenous representation.