About
Jasper L. Hendricks III
Building Power. Shaping Policy. Driving Impact.
Public Affairs Strategist | Policy Advisor | Coalition Builder
Working at the intersection of government, community, and strategy, bringing together leaders, institutions, and ideas to turn policy into progress.
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With more than 20 years of experience across federal, state, and local government, Jasper L. Hendricks III is a nationally respected strategist known for building coalitions that deliver real results. Originally from Farmville, Virginia, Jasper began his journey in public service with a deep belief that leadership is about bringing people together to solve real problems.
As Executive Director of the Black Legislative Leaders Network, he works alongside state legislators across the country to develop coordinated policy solutions that advance economic opportunity, health equity, and workforce development. In this role, he regularly convenes lawmakers, corporate leaders, and community organizations to translate policy ideas into real-world impact.
From the halls of Congress to communities across America, Jasper’s work is grounded in one principle: real change happens when people come together with purpose.
Currently based in Nashville, Tennessee, Jasper also serves as Executive Legislative Assistant to the Tennessee House Minority Leader, where he provides legislative analysis, policy development support, and strategic guidance on key issues affecting communities across the state. In addition, he serves as Chair of the Metropolitan Nashville Fair Board of Commissioners, helping oversee a major public asset and ensuring it operates with transparency, innovation, and financial sustainability.
In 2020, Jasper founded Social Strategies, a public affairs and consulting firm that helps organizations build coalitions, engage communities, and navigate complex policy environments. Through this work, he has supported clients across sectors in developing strategies that connect people, ideas, and institutions in ways that drive lasting change.
Jasper’s career spans all levels of government and national advocacy. He has served as a senior aide to Members of Congress and advised presidential and congressional campaigns. His leadership roles include serving as National Director of Youth and College Voter Empowerment at the NAACP, where he built and led large-scale voter engagement initiatives, and as Director of Field Operations and Political Programs at the National Black Justice Coalition, where he worked to strengthen relationships between policymakers and diverse communities.
Throughout his career, Jasper has organized congressional briefings, national convenings, and community-based initiatives on issues ranging from voter engagement and public health to social justice and equity. His work consistently reflects a belief that policy is most effective when it is informed by the people it impacts.
He is also a respected voice in media and public discourse, regularly offering political commentary on television, radio, and digital platforms. In 2016, Jasper was selected to serve as a member of the Electoral College, representing Virginia’s 5th Congressional District—an experience that underscores both his leadership and his commitment to the democratic process.
Jasper L. Hendricks III is a nationally recognized public affairs strategist, policy advisor, and coalition builder with more than two decades of experience working at the intersection of government, community, and advocacy. His career has been defined by a commitment to expanding opportunity, strengthening civic engagement, and helping people—especially emerging leaders—understand how to turn ideas into meaningful action.