Monica Marie Jones has worked as a national Facilitator, Trainer, and Senior Field Consultant for the Forum For Youth Investment's David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality, a coach with the Youth Driven Spaces Immersion Program for the Neutral Zone Teen Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, an Out of School Time Intermediary Coach for the Wallace Foundation’s Partnership for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative, and a Senior Quality Advisor for the Youth Development Resource Center in her hometown, Detroit, Michigan. Her early career included work as a school-day teacher and an after school program director. Her experience includes designing professional development content in the areas of Positive Youth Development, Social and Emotional Learning, Trauma Informed Care, Restorative Practices, Racial Equity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Organizational Development, and Personal Development. 

Monica is an author whose published works include contributions in Chicken Soup for the Girls Soul, and Souls of Our Young Sisters: The Next Generation of Women Tell Their Stories, Overcome Their Challenges, and Heal Their Spirits.

Monica received her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University and her Masters of Social Work from the University of Michigan. In addition to her work in youth development and education, Monica serves as an Executive Coach for individuals, entrepreneurs, and non-profit organizations.