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Jasmine Lowell is the international education coordinator with the Fried Center for Global Engagement. She first joined Hope in November 2013 to work as assistant to the dean for international and multicultural education. She transferred to the Fried Center after Dean Alfredo Gonzales retired.

Her current responsibilities include coordinating the Fried Center's host family program and short-term programs for visiting students and staff from international partner institutions, as well as assisting with programs involving international exchange faculty and visitors. Together with the rest of the Fried Center staff, Jasmine also provides support and guidance to international and TCK students at Hope College through various events and programs.

Education

• B.A., communication, Michigan State University, 1994

Professional experience

Prior to working at Hope, Jasmine was the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) administrator at ELS Language Centers in Allendale, Michigan.

Why I love Hope

Jasmine loves the kindness and grace she encounters in the Hope community and enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Outside the college

Jasmine is originally from Singapore. She loves Singaporean food and enjoys sports and music. She and her husband, Rodd, were married in 1994 and have two sons, Josh and Caleb. The family enjoys hockey and lacrosse, and they spend a lot of time in cold temperatures cheering for West Ottawa athletics.