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Lavonya Jones
Director at Partnership for Southern Equity, Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Morehouse College
Lavonya Jones is an accomplished entrepreneurship instructor at Morehouse College, where she has been teaching since August 2021. She is deeply committed to using entrepreneurship as a means to address economic injustice and inequality, reflecting her passion for social impact and community development.
Professional Background
- Current Roles:
- Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Morehouse College.
- Director of Student Programs at the Morehouse Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center, focusing on creating pathways for students in entrepreneurship and venture capital.
- Director of the Just Energy Portfolio at the Partnership for Southern Equity since September 2023.
- Previous Experience:
- Founder of Consciously Funded, a social justice media company established in June 2020.
- Lead Facilitator at Interise since January 2023.
- Held various roles at Morehouse College, including Project Coordinator and Student Development Program Manager.
Education and Certifications
Jones is a third-generation graduate of a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and has obtained certifications as an Extreme Business Success Coach and Master Business Success Coach from the American Union of NLP.
Vision and Impact
Jones aims to foster equitable outcomes in Georgia's social impact ecosystem, advocating for B-corporations and aligning capital with social outcomes. Her leadership at the Georgia Social Impact Collaborative focuses on amplifying conversations around social impact and developing sustainable practices within communities.
For more details about her professional journey, you can connect with her on LinkedIn under the username coachlavonyajones.
