Lamonika N. Jones
Director, State Initiatives @Food Research & Action Center
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WORK HISTORY
Director, State Initiatives @Food Research & Action Center
DC, US
Oversee the strategic direction and coordination of state teams across Maryland, the District of Columbia, and New Jersey, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving impactful initiatives within each region.Setting the overall vision and long-term goals for Maryland Hunger Solutions, D.C. Hunger Solutions and New Jersey Food Security Initiative ensuring alignment with the broader organizational mission. Developing and implementing strategies to advance policy and advocacy priorities at the state level, including action plans that respond to local needs.Cultivating and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders such as government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations to enhance advocacy efforts and program outcomes.
EDUCATION
Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Communication
Georgia State University
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Urban Teacher Leadership
Oakland Community College
Post B.A., Paralegal Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT LAMONIKA N. JONES
Nonprofit leader with verifiable achievement advocating for programs, policy and initiatives combating hunger and poverty. Record of success in creating strategies to advance knowledge and understanding around food systems. Driven leader with proven experience collaborating with state agencies, community partners, school districts and families to address anti-hunger, poverty, race and health equity in food systems.Specialized experience working with federal nutrition programs with emphasis on in Child Nutrition Programs - namely National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Progressive and innovative team player with extensive knowledge in the area of purchasing and procurement (spanning over 15 years), government administration, advocacy, and coalition building.“Food Justice is Racial Justice”
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