Angela Jones is the Director of Leadership Advising for the US Program at the Gates Foundation. Previously, she served as Director of the Washington State Initiative (WSI) and US Charters. Angela is an experienced leader in driving systemic change that creates sustainable positive outcomes for students, families, and communities. Grounded in deep commitment to community sustainability and generational growth through access to education, she brings more than 25 years of passion, service, and leadership in Washington’s public education systems.
Before joining the foundation in 2021, Angela served as the CEO of Washington STEM. Her career also includes leadership roles in Washington State University, Eastern Washington University, Spokane Public Schools, and the Wapato School District, where she held positions including vice president of student affairs, vice president of university advancement, chief of staff, and director of employment and conciliation services.
Angela earned her Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University, where she also received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters. She also holds a master’s degree in Communications from Eastern Washington University and her bachelor’s degree in English/ Language Arts, with an initial teaching certificate, from Washington State University.
Angela continues her commitment to education, community and equity through service on the Teachers of Color Foundation, as a Gonzaga University trustee, and as a co-founder and managing partner of the Black Future Co-op Fund.