University City Science Center
Felicia Jones is an experienced professional in youth program management and workforce development. Currently serving as Associate Manager for FirstHand and STEM Workforce Partnerships at the University City Science Center since July 2021, Felicia previously held roles at the Philadelphia Job Corps Center, where responsibilities included Career Transition Readiness Specialist and Career Guidance Counselor. Prior experience includes serving as Program Coordinator at Episcopal Community Services, focusing on Out of School Time initiatives, and as Teen Program Director and Site Director at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, where Felicia implemented core programming for teens and managed site operations. Felicia holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from Columbia Southern University, earned between 2012 and 2014.
University City Science Center
The University City Science Center is Philadelphia’s premier catalyst of entrepreneurial activity, healthcare innovation, and economic growth. Established in 1963, the nonprofit has been recognized by The Brookings Institution as a best-in-class investor, mentor, and economic development partner for young technology companies. Working alongside industry partners and leading research and academic institutions across the globe, the Science Center has supported over 1,000 early-stage companies. Today, the organization advances healthcare innovation from idea to the marketplace through startup support services, allocating capital, gathering the innovation community, and building inclusive STEM pathways for Philadelphia youth and adults. For more information visit sciencecenter.org or follow us at @UCScienceCenter.