Jasmine Braley was born in Arlington, Virginia, and is now a sophomore at James Madison High School. On The Hawk Talk, Jasmine works as a first-year Staff Reporter. Having received a recommendation from Mrs. Arvis her freshman year, she did not take Journalism I. She is a hobbyist artist, writer and musician who plays piano, viola and ukulele. Currently taking eight courses, Jasmine is attempting to write a novel in any free time she finds.