Jasmine
Clark

Dr. Jasmine Clark is a research scientist who has used her evidence-based approach to policymaking in the Georgia House of Representatives to fight for healthy communities and champion environmental justice.

Growing up, Dr. Clark was inspired by her parents, two medical professionals, to earn her undergraduate degree in microbiology before pursuing her PhD from Emory University. After graduating, Dr. Clark served as an assistant clinical professor in the nursing school and was elected to lead the Atlanta March for Science where she mobilized the scientific community’s political voice. Following the 2016 election, Dr. Clark ran for and won a seat in the Georgia House of Representatives. During her four terms, she supported efforts to tackle pollution, deliver relief to ratepayers, expand Georgia’s green energy portfolio, as well as protect land for conservation. She is also a champion for democracy, fighting to protect absentee voting, Sunday voting, and voter registration.

As a representative, Dr. Clark will continue to bring her scientific expertise to policymaking by combatting pollution, protecting public health, and fighting the climate crisis. She earned a 100% score on Georgia Conservation Voters’ 2019-2020 Environmental Scorecard.

Dr. Clark joins the U.S. House to fill the open seat most recently held by the late Representative David Scott, who earned a 87% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard.

“As a scientist, I cannot stand while the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans continue to deny the facts and the science around climate change and push policies that will make things even worse. I cannot stand while the community that I raised my children in is exposed to chemical pollutants.” – LCVAF Questionnaire