Born to Belizean parents Jasmine was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles. As a child, television was her introduction to the world and love for storytelling. Jasmine graduated with a degree in Biology but knew she always wanted to be in the entertainment industry. The opportunities she thought were arbitrary and would hold her back would only foster a unique set of abilities in which people seemed to find value. Currently, Jasmine is a Creative Assistant at Netflix on the Documentary Series team. Rivas is particularly interested in highlighting representation within the entertainment industry.