Sherri Jones

Sherri Jones is the Development Director at Rural Arizona Engagement, spearheading efforts to
secure diverse funding for infrastructure and capacity building in rural communities supporting
civic education, youth leadership and workforce development. With a career spanning two
decades, she brings extensive expertise in early childhood education, encompassing direct child
care, nonprofit management, and government systems. Committed to advancing educational
opportunities, Sherri champions teachers, families, and young learners across Arizona's diverse
landscapes.

Sherri earned a BS in Family Resources and Human Development from Arizona State
University.

Involvement

• Florence Unified School District, Governing Board Member
• Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Fellow
• Community Action Human Resource Agency for Pinal County, Board Member
• Leading for Change, Board Member
• Local Progress, National Women's Caucus, Co-Chair
• Govern for Impact, Conference Committee Member
• Research Consultant, Arizona State University, Center for Child Well Being
• Race Forward, Honest Education Action and Leadership (HEAL Together) Education
• Equity and Social Justice Cohort
• National Speaker for Early Childhood Education, School Board Governance and Rural
• Policy Initiatives