Jasmine Gilstrap Hunter
Jasmine Gilstrap Hunter is a dedicated educator and innovative leader who currently serves as the Executive Director of Lion's Pride Mentoring, an organization based on a school program she co-founded in 2017 and transitioned into a nonprofit in 2019. Jasmine’s upbringing in Alabama shaped her appreciation for education and community and she learned early on the value of leadership through her involvement in extracurricular activities. These formative experiences shaped her leadership style, which emphasizes care, empowerment, and collaboration. Jasmine is deeply committed to creating environments where students, particularly those from underserved communities, can grow both academically and personally.
As the Executive Director of Lion's Pride Mentoring, Jasmine leads a transformative organization that focuses on peer mentoring, leadership development, and career development for high school students. She believes that with the right support and mentorship, all students can overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Through Lion's Pride Mentoring, Jasmine has created a platform for students to become the mentors themselves, fostering a cycle of empowerment and community-led success.
Jasmine’s leadership philosophy centers on transformation and empowerment and aims to help others overcome limiting beliefs and challenging circumstances. As an education leader, she is dedicated to helping students identify their strengths and develop the confidence to become tomorrow’s leaders. Whether guiding her team or working directly with students, Jasmine focuses on inspiring others to cultivate their leadership abilities and support the success of those around them. Through her transformative approach, she encourages a growth mindset, resilience, and the use of personal strengths to create a positive impact in the community.
Jasmine Gilstrap Hunter is a dedicated educator and innovative leader who currently serves as the Executive Director of Lion's Pride Mentoring, an organization based on a school program she co-founded in 2017 and transitioned into a nonprofit in 2019. Jasmine’s upbringing in Alabama shaped her appreciation for education and community and she learned early on the value of leadership through her involvement in extracurricular activities. These formative experiences shaped her leadership style, which emphasizes care, empowerment, and collaboration. Jasmine is deeply committed to creating environments where students, particularly those from underserved communities, can grow both academically and personally.
As the Executive Director of Lion's Pride Mentoring, Jasmine leads a transformative organization that focuses on peer mentoring, leadership development, and career development for high school students. She believes that with the right support and mentorship, all students can overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Through Lion's Pride Mentoring, Jasmine has created a platform for students to become the mentors themselves, fostering a cycle of empowerment and community-led success.
Jasmine’s leadership philosophy centers on transformation and empowerment and aims to help others overcome limiting beliefs and challenging circumstances. As an education leader, she is dedicated to helping students identify their strengths and develop the confidence to become tomorrow’s leaders. Whether guiding her team or working directly with students, Jasmine focuses on inspiring others to cultivate their leadership abilities and support the success of those around them. Through her transformative approach, she encourages a growth mindset, resilience, and the use of personal strengths to create a positive impact in the community.