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Jazmine Smith is the founder and CEO of Eyekonz, a non-profit organization which provides sporting opportunities for African American girls aged 5 to 15 in Philadelphia through participation in field hockey and lacrosse.[1] Smith was nominated as a White House “Changemaker” for her work with Eyekonz.[2] She would attend the United State of Women Summit from June 14 to 15, 2016 at the White House.
Raised in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Smith played both field hockey and lacrosse growing up. With regards to field hockey, Smith competed at both Radnor Middle School and Radnor High School. In high school, she played for Phyllis Kilgore.,[3] a nationally renowned field hockey coach. Afterwards, Smith gained an athletic scholarship for basketball and played club field hock for Kutztown University.
Having also worked as a coach, Her lacrosse and field hockey programs for African-American and Latino girls include clinics, the chance to participate on club teams, while working towards establishing teams on public and charter schools throughout Philadelphia. One of her players, Margret Stewart (who was once homeless) was awarded the “Strong Kid of the Game” Award by the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers in November 2015.[4]