Jasmine Davenport

Biography

Jasmine Davenport is a climate scientist, strategist, and advocate from Monroe, Louisiana, and recipient of the 2022 JFK New Frontier Award for her climate justice work. She previously served as Senior Advisor for Climate Justice in the Biden-Harris Administration, advising on $11 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funding. As Executive Director of Our Climate, she helped mobilize over 10,000 young people to advocate for equitable climate policies. She holds a master’s degree in Tropical Marine Biology from the University of Essex.

Sessions

1. Resilience Hubs & Emergency Comms

   Fri, Nov 6, 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM CT

   Track Smart Cities

   When disruptions strike, resilience hubs help communities access critical services, connect with loved ones, and maintain stability. Join Nneka Uzoh Kibuule, Founder and CEO of Kino Cove; Dr. Sequoia Riley, Independent Climate Consultant; and Chantel Greene, Chief of Tribal Relations at UnityCloud and Founder and CEO of Xexus Greene Energy, with moderator Jasmine Davenport, Dream.Org’s VP of Program Strategy. Together, they will explore how household preparedness, green infrastructure, Tribal-led solar and storage, and community partnerships strengthen climate adaptation, emergency communications, and continuity of essential services