Kena Cofield Jones

Kena Cofield Jones has over 30 years of work experience in various HR roles. Currently, they serve as the Director of Human Resources for The City of Rocky Mount. Prior to this, they were an HR Manager II at the NC Department of Health and Human Services. From 2013 to 2020, they worked as an Adjunct Professor at Trinity Washington University. In 2019, they were a Consultant/HR Director at Saint Augustine's University. From 2011 to 2019, they held multiple positions at DC Government, including Senior Advisor, Associate Director, and Supervisor. Kena also worked as the Director of HR/Project Manager at Hardie Industries, Inc. and as the Human Capital Manager for The Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia. Kena started their career as an HR Manager at the City of Richmond, Virginia, where they worked for 16 years.

Kena Cofield Jones has not provided specific start or end years for their education history; however, they hold several degrees and certifications. Kena obtained a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree from Walden University. Kena also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of the District of Columbia. Additionally, they hold a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration from Virginia State University. Furthermore, Kena has obtained two certifications in their field, namely the Certified Public Manager certification and the Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification, both achieved in September 2013.