Daniel Jones

Daniel Jones, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience spanning various organizations and roles. Daniel has worked as a Partnership Development Outreach Director at the Student Conservation Association, responsible for diagnosing software and hardware issues and managing federal grants. Daniel served as the Director of Urban Youth Corps at the Greening Youth Foundation, where they developed relationships with community partners and managed recruitment and project implementation. At St. Benedict's Episcopal School, they were the Director of After-School, Program Curriculum, and Summer Camp Program, managing class schedules, revenue generation, and staff training. Daniel also served as an Assistant Director of Summer Camp at the Chicago Urban League Boys & Girls Club, overseeing daily operations and providing supervision. As an Assistant Professor at Western Illinois University, they conducted research on youth development and contributed to the university's cultural diversity initiative. Additionally, they gained experience as a Recreation & Residential Administrative Intern at AHRC Camp Anne, where they performed administrative tasks and provided support to individuals with disabilities. Daniel began their career as a Program Instructor Assistant at the Boys & Girls Club, implementing policies, orchestrating activities, and ensuring the well-being of children in their care.

Daniel Jones, Ph.D. completed their education history in the following chronological order. Daniel attended Western Illinois University from 2007 to 2011, where they obtained their Bachelor of Applied Science in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Administration, with a minor in Kinesiology. In 2012, they earned a diploma in sport, leisure, and Recreation from Universitat d'Alacant. That same year, they also attended Western Illinois University, where they completed their Master of Science in Recreation, Parks, Tourism, and Administration, along with a Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Management. Lastly, Jones attended Middle Tennessee State University from 2013 to 2015, where they earned their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health & Human Performance, specializing in Youth Development/Leisure Studies.