We’re delighted to announce that Jasmine Estela has joined the SV2 staff team as Program Assistant!
Jasmine’s role includes supporting programming across our three pillars (immersive learning, impact investing, and grantmaking) as well as community engagement efforts. Born and raised in San Diego, she is a 2025 graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. As an undergraduate, she held leadership roles as Social Chair and Fundraising Chair for Los Mejicas de UCSC, a Mexican folklórico and cultural dance organization, where she supported community-building initiatives and large-scale cultural events. Jasmine also served as a Development and Communications Intern at Monarch Services in Santa Cruz, where she gained hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, fundraising, and community outreach, deepening her commitment to equity-driven, community-centered work.
Please feel free to reach out to Jasmine to welcome her directly at jestela@sv2.org.