Jasmine Clark Explained

Jasmine Clark
State House1:Georgia
District1:108th
Term Start1:January 14, 2019
Predecessor1:Clay Cox
Birth Date:26 December 1982
Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Residence:Lilburn, Georgia, U.S.

Jasmine Michelle Clark (born December 26, 1982) is an American scientist and politician. Clark has a PhD in microbiology from Emory University.[1] She is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 108th District, serving since January 14, 2019. Clark serves as a Co-Chair for the Georgia Future Caucus under the Millennial Action Project.[2]

In May 2020, Clark received media attention after accusing public health officials in Georgia of "malfeasance" in how they reported COVID-19 statistics from the state. Republican Governor Brian Kemp's office denied there was any attempt to deceive the public.[3]

As well as representing the people of Georgia's House District 108 in the Georgia State House of Representatives, Clark is a senior lecturer at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. As part of her science communication, she organized the 2019 March for Science in Atlanta, Georgia.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Emory nursing instructor wins District 108. Emory News Center. November 14, 2018. May 19, 2020.
  2. Web site: Jasmine Clark. Ballotpedia. November 10, 2018.
  3. Web site: States accused of fudging or bungling COVID-19 testing data. Smith. Michelle R.. Long. Colleen. Amy. Jeff. Associated Press. May 19, 2020. May 19, 2020.
  4. News: DeFazio . Jacob . Clark: A Legislator With a Lab Coat . 9 June 2020 . The Emory Wheel . Feb 13, 2019.