Working directly with the Director of Research, Dr. George Frempong, Jones is responsible for the development of DBDLI’s research, measurement and evaluation activities. He is also instrumental in managing electronic filing for the director of research and coordinating logistics for projects and conferences related to the research department.

Jones received his Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, from Mount Allison University. He has been highly involved in the fields of Education and Social Work over the past years. He has years of experience with clinical research, along with his technological skills working with the Halifax Regional Centre of Education (HRCE). He is a current member of the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) with the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth.

Jones was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and grew up in the Middle East. He has twin brothers and a sister and when he is not at work, he enjoys playing soccer, tennis, hiking, reading, and swimming.

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