Women To Watch 2025 honoree Dr. Jasmine T. Agnew

Dr. Jasmine T. Agnew is an award-winning educator, published author, community activist, ecumenical scholar, and advocate for health equity. With expertise in health informatics and information management, she is dedicated to addressing inequities in healthcare IT and developing a highly skilled workforce. Her research focuses on advancing healthcare, promoting academic equity, and engaging stakeholders in curriculum development. She has shared her expertise on competency-based healthcare education and workforce development at both local and national levels. Passionate about emerging technologies, she educates the HIT, HIM, and HI communities on their role in managing patient data and improving healthcare outcomes.

In addition to her work in health informatics, Dr. Agnew is an ordained elder in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. She serves as clergy in residence at Southside Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Alabama. She is also a member of the Committee on Ministerial Examination, where she provides training for incoming pastors and ministers. Her subject areas include church administration, conflict resolution, psychological safety, and future-proofing in the church.

Dr. Agnew holds an Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology from Itawamba Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a Master of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and a Master of Theological Studies from Regent University School of Divinity. She earned her Doctor of Health Professions Education from Logan University. Additionally, she holds industry-recognized credentials in healthcare systems, change management, and process improvement. She is a Senior Fellow with the Management & Strategy Institute, an Executive Fellow with the American College of Health Data Management, and a Fellow of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).