The Honorable Nicole Jones is the elected member of the Richmond Public Schools Board representing the 9th District. Ms. Jones began her first term on the board January 1, 2021. 

A native New Yorker, Nicole has made Richmond home for the last 22 years and has enjoyed affecting the creative landscape of the city through her volunteer and professional service.

Beyond her technical expertise, she is extremely passionate about her community, education and all things creative. As a business development and management professional for 20+ years, Ms. Jones brings a strong and unique professional background to both the Richmond School Board and to her full-time professional role as Deputy Director at ART 180. While specializing in procurement at the state level and in university settings, Nicole sets herself apart as a progressive leader who truly understands the importance of managing relationships and business.

Her resilience and leadership stems from her core belief that lived experiences can drive action and advance equity, diversity, and inclusion practices. Known as a detailed oriented event planner and strategic thinker, she is often tapped for planning and advisory capacities for some of the most progressive non-profits in the area.

Her passion for education stems from her role as a mother of two children both of whom attended Richmond Public Schools and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Ms. Jones believes that centering the voices of young people is one of the most important gifts we can offer them. Ms. Jones believes in the resiliency of RPS students and their ability to rise to great expectations despite the many obstacles in their way.