Founding Member, Antelope Valley Women In Action, 2008-present

Ex Offcio Member, LA. County Democratic Central Committee, 2008-present

Ex Offcio Member, San Bernardino County Democratic Central Committee, 2008-present

Governing Board Member, Westside Union School District, 2005-present

Candidate, California Assembly, District 36, 2010

Rent Adjustment Commissioner, City of Los Angeles, 1993-1995

President, President of the Black American Political Association of CA, 1992-1994

Field Representative, Assemblyman Richard Katz, California State Assembly, 1990-1991

Member, Palmdale School District Teacher Association Bargaining Team, 2002-2006

Member, Palmdale School District Fiscal Advisory Committee, 2003-2005

Member, Palmdale School District Health Benefits Committee, 2003-2004

Member, Juniper Intermediate School Site Council, 1999-2001

Member, Palmdale School District Special Education Advisory, 1999-2001

Member, CA State University Northridge School of Education Dean's Advisory, 1992-1994

Resource Specialist, Highland High School, 2005-present

Executive Director, High Desert Region Green Jobs Initiative, 2008-2010

Special Education Teacher, Antelope Valley Union High School District, 2005-2008

Resource Specialist, Chaparral Elementary School, 2004-2006

Co-Partner/, Administrative Director Therapeutic Learning Center, 2004-2005

Special Education Teacher, Palmdale School District, 1999-2005

Resource Specialist, Juniper Intermediate School, 2002-2004

Special Day Class Teacher, Juniper Intermediate School, 1999-2002

Special Day Class Teacher, High Desert PAU, 1997-1999

Special Education Teacher, Los Angeles County Office of Education, 1997-1999

Vocational Nurse, Professional Staffing, 1987-1998

Field Representative, CA State Assemblyman Richard Katz, 1990-1991

Vocational Nurse, Kaiser Permanente Hospital, 1983-1987

Advisory Member, United Way Workforce Development Committee, 2009-present

President, High Desert Alliance of Black School Educators, 2007-present

Member, Governing Board, Westside Union School District Board, 2005-present

Advisory Board Member, AV Youth Build, 2007-2009

Advisory Board Member, Golden Steps Youth and Family Services, 2007-2009

Founder and President, High Desert Alliance of Black School Educators, 2007-2009

Third Vice President, Antelope Valley School Boards Association, 2006-2008

Advisor, Highland High School Junior Chapter, National Society of Black Engineers, 2006-2008

Advisor, Highland High School Robotics Team, 2006-2008

Social Action Chair, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Lancaster Alumnae Chapter, 2006-2007

President, Governing Board, Westside Union School District Board, 2006-2007

Member, Lancaster Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Lancaster Alumnae Chapter, 2006-2007

Chair, Plan Committee, Antelope Valley Community Labor Coalition, 2005-2007

Member, Bargaining Team, Palmdale Elementary Teachers Association, 2002-2006

Chaperone, Antelope Valley Light Foundation, Antelope Valley Youth Conference, 2001-2005

Member, Fiscal Advisory Committee, Palmdale School District, 2003-2005

Member, Health Benefits Committee, Palmdale School District, 2003-2004

Member, Site Council, Juniper Intermediate School, 1999-2001

Member, Special Education Advisory Council, Palmdale School District, 1999-2001

President, Board of Directors, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Fernando Valley, 1993-1995

Member, Dean’s Advisory Council, School of Education, California State University, Northridge, 1993-1995

Vice Chair, Rent Adjustment Commission, City of Los Angeles, 1993-1994

President, San Fernando Valley Chapter, Black American Political Association of California, 1992-1994

Secretary, San Fernando Valley Chapter, Black American Political Association of California, 1990-1992

Awards:

2008 Recipient of Athena Award Sponsored by Zonta Club of the A.V. ;
2007 & 2008 A.V. Union High School District Special Service Award;
2007 Lockheed Martin BHCC Black History Month Outstanding Community Service Award; 2006 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Farwest Region Service Award; 2005 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Lancaster Alumnae Women of Achievement Award; 1998 L.A. County Office of Educ. Certificated Employee of the Month; 1992 Recognized by L.A. African American Women PAC for Educational Equity and Political Leadership; 1992 Awarded Certificate of Appreciation by City of L.A. Mayor Tom Bradley for outstanding efforts and leadership during the civil unrest of Mayo of 1992

Current Car:

Nissan Maxima

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

2/16/1980

Father's Name:

Steve Jones

Father's Occupation:

Barber

Favorite Actor/Actress:

Ruby Dee and Morgan Freeman

Favorite Book:

Siddartha

Favorite Color:

Red

Favorite Food:

Speghetti

Favorite Musician:

Jonathan Butler

Favorite President and Why:

President Carter because of his humility and compassion

Favorite Quote:

"The eyes of the future are looking back at us and they are praying for us to see beyond our own time" ~ Terry Tempest Williams

Favorite Sport:

Softball

Favorite TV Shows:

Meet The Press; Joel Olsten and various reality shows

Favorite Type of Music:

Gospel and Jazz

Favorite Vacation Spot:

Any Beach

Favorite Websites:

education/economic policy

First Car:

1973 Toyota Corolla

First Job:

Braiding hair at my dad's barber shop

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Reading, visiting with friends and family, attending live theater and outdoor concerts

Mother's Name:

Betty Jones

Mother's Occupation:

Disabled

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

Not Sure

Names of Grandchildren:

Jonathan, Ashley and Selena

Number of Grandchildren:

3

Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):

Mary McLeod Bethune (deceased)

Personal Hero and Why:

Barack Obama, regardless of what you think about his policies or length of experience, he has an even temperament and demonstrates patience and courage as he takes on issues of race and accountability head on going against the grain while exposing himself to much criticism and physical danger

Pets (include names):

Precious (Bejan Frise) and Rocko (Poodle)

Priority Issues:

Education, Economic Development, Access to Affordable Healthcare and the Environment as it relates to land and water resources

Publications:

Multiple articles on education in the Antelope Valley Town Crier from 7/2005 through 6/2007 and my thesis project from CA University Northridge "ADDRESSING THE ISSUE OF SCHOOL-WIDE DISCIPLINE AND LOW ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE THROUGH POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT" (Dec. 2004)

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I believe that I am responding to a call of duty. The public is seeking individuals who will demonstrate a level of integrity while in office, be transparent, inclusive and accessible to citizens while working towards building consensus across party lines. This is not a time to sit back and complain about what's not but to look at the opportunities that are available to us. I believe that my every action must make a positive difference in people's lives. I have the needed skills, experience and vision to move us forward, so I am making myself available to the citizens of this district and the State of CA.

Spouse's Occupation:

High School teacher and Education Therapist