Jasmine Ray.

For ten years, The United States Wall Ball Association (USWA) has provided more than 2,000 young athletes from around the New York metropolitan area with an opportunity to realize their full potential with only a ball…a wall…and a dream.

The USWA is a not-for-profit national organization that utilizes the sport of Wall Ball (known to many as “handball”) to motivate and inspire young people in underserved communities throughout the New York metropolitan area, to stay in school, embrace a healthy lifestyle, and pursue productive alternatives to drug use and violent behavior.

The USWA currently serves thousands of children and young adult Wall Ball athletes (ages 25 and under) with Wall Ball serving as a backdrop for its special events.

Cornerstone Daycare Center is a collaborative learning community dedicated to providing safe, affordable, and high-quality childcare that supports each child’s holistic development.

Continuing the legacy of Reverend Dr. Sandy F. Ray and honoring a rich cultural heritage, Cornerstone is proudly led by his great-granddaughter, Jasmine Ray.

We serve children ages 2–5 through programs including EarlyLearn, 3-K, and Pre-K for All (UPK). Our clean, safe, and nurturing environment is designed to give children meaningful experiences where they can play, learn, and grow. At Cornerstone, we are committed not only to the development of each child but also to supporting families as they pursue their personal and professional goals.

As the founding Director of the Mayor’s Office of Sports, Wellness, and Recreation, Jasmine Ray has positioned the office as a leader in access, equity, and innovation in recreation citywide. Under her leadership, the office revived the Mayor’s Cup, hosting more than 15 competitions in both traditional and non-traditional sports including Robotics, Ping Pong, E-Sports, Basketball, Baseball, Dance and Relay.

These efforts gave young New Yorkers new platforms to showcase their talents while expanding the definition of sports and wellness. The office also prioritized community investment, overseeing court renovations, contract renegotiations, and the groundbreaking of a new recreation centers, while ensuring champions and community partners were honored at City Hall.

Jasmine also laid the groundwork for MOSWR’s long-term identity and reach forging lasting partnerships with commissioners, borough leaders, CBOs, and professional sports teams. Under her leadership, the office advocated for youth sports funding and grants, elevated the role of sports through panels and conferences on leadership and women in sports, and welcomed international engagement through events like a special visit from global cricket leaders. These accomplishments reflect Jasmine’s vision to establish MOSWR as a cornerstone of wellness, equity, and opportunity for New Yorkers.