Michael A. Jones

Managing Director

and Liaison, Child & Youth Care Certification Board 

Lexington, Kentucky

Michael.Jones@npjs.org

Michael has worked with the National Partnership since its inception in 2004. In addition, he provides organizational management and planning services for other non-profit organizations. He has managed grants and contracts with cumulative totals in excess of $10 million for agencies and non-profit organizations supporting human service professionals in child welfare, juvenile justice, corrections, mental health, and at-risk education. He has coordinated more than 100 state and national events, including conferences, trainings, satellite broadcasts, and webinars. 

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He is a recipient of the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Education, Arts and Humanities Service Award and the National Partnership for Juvenile Services’ James Gould Award for Leadership and Vision. 

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He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky and his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Eastern Kentucky University.