Ayaan Jones

Ayaan (Forstall) Jones, MSW, currently serves as a YEP Project Associate at the Child & Family Policy Institute of California, starting in July 2023. With a robust background in advocacy and social services, Ayaan previously held the position of Advocacy Supervisor at Voices for Children, Inc., and Program Services Coordinator at Georgia CASA. Experience also includes roles as Program and Development Consultant at C5 Georgia, and Community Action Program Director, combining program development and management for youth-focused initiatives. Ayaan's early career involved positions such as Clinical Supervisor and Family Intervention Specialist at Youth Villages, along with internships and roles at organizations like the Empowerment Resource Center, United Way of Greater Atlanta, and Elon University Admissions. Educational credentials include a Master of Social Work from Georgia State University and a Bachelor's degree in Human Services from Elon University.