Leari Jones
Assistant Director of Student Programs
Biography
As assistant director of student programs for the Star黑料吃瓜网p at the Armory, Leari develops and implements student-centered programs that enable them to explore their entrepreneurial potential. She also supports faculty in integrating innovation and entrepreneurship into their courses and activities, and leads signature programs that foster an environment of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.
Previously, Leari was a Teach for America Teacher (2020) and a Venture for America Fellow (2022). She also served as a cooperative member at Baltimore Transformative Learning Collective, director of curriculum and marketing at Dent Education, LGBTQ+ specialist at Youth Services of Tulsa, and a teacher in Tulsa Public Schools.
Education
Leari holds a M.S. in leadership for organizational change from University of Maryland, Baltimore, a B.A. in criminal justice from Georgia College and State University and an A.A. in criminal justice from East Georgia State College.
Personal
Leari was born and raised in Savannah, GA. She enjoys baking desserts, houseplant care and puzzling.
Fun Facts
Leari loves testing new recipes and sharing them with friends.