Lauren Jones

Lauren Jones is a skilled professional with a diverse background in child services and psychology. Currently serving as a Family Services Specialist II in Foster Care for the City of Alexandria, Virginia since March 2023, Lauren also facilitates child abuse prevention training at Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center. Previous roles include Assistant Director at Mercersburg Academy's Adventure Camp and a Probation Intern focused on sex offender cases with the Virginia Department of Corrections. Lauren's experience extends to providing child care as a nanny and working as a personal shopper for Instacart. Educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from The George Washington University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology with a focus on Criminology from Emory University, along with a high school diploma from Mercersburg Academy.