BIOGRAPHY

JAZZMYN RED is an award-winning artist, educator, and higher education equity leader whose work sits at the intersection of cultural expression, systemic justice, and educational transformation.

 

 

A fierce advocate for youth voice and institutional equity, she currently serves as a U.S. Hip Hop and Cultural Exchange Ambassador through the U.S. State Department’s Next Level Program, where she has taught and performed globally, including at Expo Dubai 2020 and Berklee Abu Dhabi.

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Jazzmyn is a seasoned Higher Education Equity Director and the creator of the Hip Hop is Genius series, acclaimed workshop series and curricula examining the relationship between Black music, social justice movements, and identity development. Hosted internationally and at elite institutions like Harvard University and Berklee School of Music, her pedagogy blends music, storytelling, and SEL-informed practice to create transformative experiences in classrooms, boardrooms, and community spaces.

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Her recent TEDx talk, “Hip Hop is GENIUS,” explores Hip Hop’s role in emotional regulation, identity formation, and collective healing, highlighting the genre’s intellectual brilliance and revolutionary potential.

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Jazzmyn has mentored artists and youth in over 10 countries, been featured in The Boston Globe, NPR, and NBC, and graced 200+ stages worldwide. Whether in front of a mic, a boardroom, or a classroom, she is dedicated to cultivating brave spaces where truth, rhythm, and resilience rise.