Michael A. Jones
Managing Director
and Liaison, Child & Youth Care Certification Board
Lexington, Kentucky
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.
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.
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.