Jazmin Lesane

Jazmin Lesane is a senior client relations specialist at Columbia University’s Data Science Institute, where she manages relationships with industry partners through the DSI Industry Catalyst Network. Her work fosters meaningful connections between academia and industry, aligning partner interests with research, faculty expertise, and collaboration opportunities across the Columbia community.

Jazmin brings a multidisciplinary background in higher education, educational technology, and talent development. Before joining DSI, she served as associate director of Employer & Alumni Engagement at Columbia University’s Center for Career Education, where she led employer engagement initiatives, expanded corporate partnerships, and developed programming to connect students with professional opportunities. Previously, she worked in higher-ed publishing at W. W. Norton & Company, partnering with faculty and institutions to integrate educational technologies into teaching and learning. Her experience also includes international talent operations and teaching English in France. Across her career, she has focused on understanding the needs of diverse stakeholders and creating opportunities for collaboration across institutional and cultural boundaries.

Jazmin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from DePauw University and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Instructional Technology and Media at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her academic interests center on the ethical and societal implications of digital technologies and artificial intelligence, particularly within educational spaces.