SPRINGFIELD, OR, September 8, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Jasmine Rose Penter is a distinguished biographee of Marquis Who's Who. She was recently spotlighted in New York City's Times Square on a 22-story screen that is passed by an estimated 1.5 million people daily. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are chosen from among a pool of the most prominent professionals and are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Penter has distinguished herself as a leader in the field of counseling, serving as the owner, private practice counselor and coach at Ignite LLC since 2011. Over the past 15 years, she has overseen the care of preteens and adults, specializing in counseling for those seeking support involving traumatic experiences and grief. Her expertise in counseling is widely recognized, and she is praised for her ability to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds, ranging in age from 11 to end of life. Ms. Penter finds fulfillment in supporting individuals through their unique challenges and helping them realize they are not alone.

In early 2026, she published "Side Bye Side: Living Between Life & Death," a 74 page book that includes activities and discussion questions suitable in a class setting or individually. The content is appropriate for most 12 year olds to adults and includes pictures, art, and creative writing. As a trauma-informed counselor, Jasmine shares both her personal and professional experiences that have shaped her exploration of healing after tragedy, grief, and loss. She discusses her encounters with medical and mental health challenges, as well as the impacts of death, suicide, and school shootings, which fueled her pursuit to understand the effects of post-traumatic stress. Through her education and research, she has come to appreciate how individuals can experience post-traumatic growth following such tragedies. With the aim of normalizing counseling for anyone struggling, Jasmine reflects on her own experience of seeking help from a counselor and her journey to becoming a counselor herself.

A defining milestone in Ms. Penter's career was the establishment of her own private practice, Ignite LLC. lnitially balancing part-time private practice with work at a hospital as a medical social worker, she transitioned to full-time private practice in 2020, a decision that allowed her greater flexibility and autonomy. This move proved especially beneficial during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling Ms. Penter to serve clients according to their needs while maintaining a manageable work-life balance.

Ms. Penter gained extensive experience as a medical social worker and care manager at PeaceHealth from 2013 to 2020. In this capacity, she provided critical support to patients and families navigating complex medical and emotional situations. From 2006 to 2011, Ms. Penter served as an administrator and contributing editor at Integrated Research Services Inc., where she contributed to research initiatives and oryanizational management. Her career began as a program manager at Sheltercare in 2002, where she developed foundational expertise in program administration and client advocacy.

Ms. Penter's educational background includes a Bachelor of Social Work from Chatham College (now Chatham University) in Pittsburgh, completed in 2001, followed by a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, earned in 2013. While pursuing her advanced degree, she completed internships at Signature Services and the Laurel Hill Center between 2011 and 2012. She was also inducted into the Phi Alpha Honor Society at the University of Southern California in 2012. Notably, Ms. Penter is a licensed clinical social worker through the Oregon State Board of Licensed Social Workers and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Additionally, she is a black belt in taekwondo.

A journey shaped by influential mentors, including professors during her undergraduate studies and supportive faculty during graduate school, Ms. Penter also found inspiration in early volunteer experiences at Ronald McDonald House in Pittsburgh, which shifted her focus from an initial interest in physical therapy to human services administration and ultimately social work. Throughout her professional journey, she has remained committed to continuous learning and innovation. She has also become trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy as well as accelerated resolution therapy, which has expanded her therapeutic repertoire. Additionally, Ms. Penter incorporates animal-assisted therapy into her sessions, utilizing two trained animals to create a welcoming environment for children and adults alike. This approach fosters open communication and helps clients address difficult topics more comfortably.

Beyond her professional commitments, Ms. Penter is civically engaged as a donor with organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Bloodwork Northwest, World Wildlife Fund, and the Nature Conservancy. She has also been a long term member of the U.S. Taekwondo College where she has earned her black belt.

Throughout her career, Ms. Penter's most meaningful achievements have included reuniting a client with their biological family after years of searching, a process that brought healing not only for the client but also fostered connections between the adoptive and biological families. She attributes her success to unwavering determination, reflective thinking about her impact on others, a value instilled by her upbringing, and natural motivation derived from helping others overcome adversity. Ms. Penter's mother's journey from Hong Kong on a Mother Teresa boat at age two and family experiences with mental illness deeply influenced her path toward counseling.

Ms. Penter values family involvement in therapy sessions, believing it is essential for addressing longstanding issues and providing holistic support. Looking ahead, Ms. Penter aims to establish a foundation dedicated to innovative therapeutic approaches such as walk-and-talk sessions outdoors, incorporating animal therapy and creative outlets like spray painting or expressive activities for clients coping with anxiety or trauma.

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