Welcome! I’m Jazmin J. Robinson (she/her), 38 years old. I earned my bachelor’s degree in English from DePaul University, and I grew up in both Chicago and Plainfield, Illinois.
Outside of HR, I’m also a comedian and improviser, performing at places like The Second City, iO, and Annoyance Theaters. I'm on iO’s first BIPOC house team, D.A.R.E Dropouts. Comedy has taught me the power of listening, quick thinking, and connecting with people.
Personally, I’m happily married to my husband of eight years, with two spoiled cats. I’m a proud aunt, a blue belt in jiu jitsu, and someone who loves trying new things, from horseback riding to summer softball.
Below are some questions I completed for Ballotpedia’s candidate questionnaire, where you can read more and compare my positions with other Congressional candidates for Illinois’ 7th District.
- If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
- What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
- Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
- What is your favorite book? Why?
- What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
I’d love to be a Doctor Who companion and travel through space and time. Or Nightcrawler from X-Men, because teleportation is the ultimate power. Or maybe even a Muppet so I could hang out with Pepé the King Prawn, look, I know he’s not perfect, but he is hilarious.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
My first job was at PetSmart because I love animals. I learned so much there, like how sweet a bearded dragon can be, and that I’d never own a goldfish (they’re way too much work!).
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
My list is endless and keeps growing. I look up to my grandpa, who taught me kindness and empathy; my mom, who has the strongest work ethic I’ve ever seen; and all my Tías, who taught me that life isn’t just about work — you need to have fun too. I also draw inspiration from friends, coworkers, and mentors I’ve met along the way.
What is your favorite book? Why?
I can’t choose just one! Some of my favorites are Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, anything by David Sedaris, Clever Girl Finance by Bola Sokunbi, A ComedySportz Games Manual by Matthew Russell, A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost, The Confidence Gap by Dr. Russ Harris, The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron, Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez, anything by Mark Rashid, Leslie F*cking Jones by Leslie Jones, Finding Me by Viola Davis, and countless others. I love books that make me laugh, help me grow, or let me see the world through a different point of view.
What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?
I try to practice gratitude and see the positive side of things. I don’t ignore the hard or negative parts of life — I treat them as opportunities to learn. To me, failures are lessons and challenges are chances to grow. I’m proud of the person I’ve become by embracing that mindset and leaning into exposure therapy: trying new, scary, or uncomfortable things until they become second nature. It’s taught me resilience, confidence, and how to keep moving forward.
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