A Torres Strait Islander from the Kulkalgal Nation, Jasmin McGaughrey holds a degree in psychology and justice. In 2019, she was finishing a Masters of Writing, Editing and Publishing, and working as an editor intern at black&write! in Brisbane.
In 2020, in partnership with State Library of Queensland’s black&write! Project, Jasmin McGaughey was appointed as Kill Your Darlings First Nations Editor-in-Residence.
Sources: Nakata Brophy Prize (shortlist announcement), Books + Publishing.