Ron Jones

Senior Program Coordinator

Ron Jones Jr., MPA, is the Senior Program Coordinator for the VCU Leadership Development Program, Commonwealth Management Institute, Minority Political Leadership Institute, and Land Use Education Programs. He obtained his Bachelor’s in Political Science from VCU in 2021 and completed his Master's in Public Administration from VCU in 2026. At GEHLI, his primary responsibilities include recruitment, logistics, and hosting high-quality programs that provide value to state administrators, community members, and VCU faculty/staff. Before joining the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, he worked at the Office of Institutional Equity, Effectiveness, and Success and the Office of the Provost - Faculty Affairs, developing programming centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion, beginning in 2022. He has served on multiple committees across campus, including the MLK Keynote Celebration, PACME Awards, and Q Symposium. He is the Events Chair for Equality VCU and the Community Engagement Student Initiative. He served in the Army National Guard, is a native Virginian, and is passionate about providing opportunities to underrepresented communities.