2024 Keynote Speaker

Erin Jones - Educator and Consultant

Erin Jones (She/her) has worked in and around schools in different capacities for over 30 years. She has worked and done consultation for non-profits, government agencies and businesses. She has worked and lived in 5 states, from the East Coast to the Midwest to the West Coast, in communities that were predominantly White communities to communities that were predominantly Black communities to those that boasted dozens of languages and cultures.

Erin has been recognized locally and nationally for her work in education, equity, and anti- racism. She has also received recognition as an athlete and was invited to try out for two WNBA teams. After 20 years of playing soccer and 35 years of playing basketball, Erin now runs long distances and is devoted to regular Orange Theory workouts. Erin and her husband, James, have been married for almost 30 years and have three adult children – two who work in education and one who designs video games.

Erin will provide strategies to move communities towards bravery and racial justice. She will share ways we can connect with each other through hope and healing.

 Bridges to Heal US: Stories and Strategies for Racial Healing 

 Erin Jones Bridges to Heal US TEDX