Abigale Jasinsky

Deputy Director of Policy for Governor Bill Lee

Abigale Jasinsky is a public policy professional with a keen interest in systems-level opportunities, focusing on socioeconomic mobility, criminal justice, child and family opportunity, mental health, and SUD. She values holistic outcomes and brings a unique perspective from her background in development consulting, impact investing, strategic planning, public policy, and economics. Abigale excels in creating tailored policy solutions by leveraging case studies and data, with academic research centered on the impacts of poverty and trauma on human outcomes.

Outside her professional endeavors, Abigale is a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in Davidson County, actively advocating for children, families, and high-risk populations. She is certified to teach mindfulness as a trauma intervention.

Abigale's educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from Vanderbilt University, a Bachelor of Science in Policy and Public Law from Belmont University, and certifications in Wine Steward/Sommelier and Baking and Pastry Arts from The Culinary Institute of America. She also studied at The Bolles School.

In her professional journey, Abigale has held various positions, including Deputy Director of Policy at the State of Tennessee, Founder of Build Sisu, Senior Policy Analyst at the State of Tennessee, Senior Legislative Strategist at Prison Fellowship, and roles in program development, policy advising, and strategic planning. She has also engaged in research, business development, philanthropic partnerships, marketing consultancy, and hospitality and events management in organizations like Every Monday Matters, Vanderbilt University, Pence Wealth Management, Coldwell Banker The Amelia Group, Luna Vineyards & Moone Tsai.

Abigale Jasinsky's extensive experience in public policy, advocacy, strategic planning, and research, combined with her dedication to social issues, positions her as a valuable contributor in the realm of policy development, social impact initiatives, and advocacy for vulnerable populations.