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Kristina Jones
Founder of Guardianlane.com | Creative Executive
Kristina Jones is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Guardian Lane, a children's mental health platform focused on providing on-demand grief counseling for children.12
Professional Background
Before founding Guardian Lane, Kristina had a diverse career:
- She worked as an award-winning art director in various industries, including tourism, entertainment, airline, and retail.1
- She co-founded Court Buddy (now LawChamps), a legal tech platform that connected people with pre-screened attorneys based on their budget. The company raised over $7 million and grew to a team of over 40 employees.1
Guardian Lane
Kristina founded Guardian Lane in May 2020 and launched the platform in January 2021.1 The inspiration for Guardian Lane came from her personal experience:
- She lost her father to cancer when she was seven years old and struggled to find appropriate grief counseling.1
- While researching for her children's book "My Forever Guardian" in early 2020, she identified a lack of on-demand counseling for children.13
Guardian Lane innovates children's access to grief counseling by:
- Allowing children to watch, create, and share creative grief projects together.
- Offering one-on-one tele-counseling sessions with counselors.1
Achievements and Recognition
- Kristina was selected for her work founding Guardian Lane on Forbes' "The Next 1000" list in 2021.4
- Guardian Lane has reached over 3,000 schools in the U.S.1
- She is the author of the children's grief book "My Forever Guardian".3
Kristina Jones continues to be a passionate advocate for children's mental well-being, leveraging her entrepreneurial experience to address the crucial need for accessible grief counseling for children.5
Highlights
Aug 1 · patient-innovation.com
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Nov 15 · matter.health
Startup Member Spotlight: Guardian Lane - MATTER Chicago
Sep 22 · Marker
Where Black Female Founders Can Find Funding, Resources, and More - Marker
Sep 22 · Marker
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