James Derrick Jones SR.

Professional Summary

Dedicated social impact leader, mentor, and nonprofit executive committed to helping individuals successfully reintegrate into society and build productive, sustainable futures. Founder and President of The Reinvention Center, a nonprofit organization focused on reducing incarceration, homelessness, unemployment, and instability through education, mentorship, workforce development, counseling, and life-skills training.
Experienced in youth advocacy, reentry services, community engagement, financial literacy education, and motivational speaking. Recognized for the ability to inspire transformation through strong leadership, coaching, and strategic community partnerships that create meaningful opportunities for underserved individuals and families.
Core Leadership Competencies
• Nonprofit Leadership
• Community Outreach & Advocacy
• Reentry & Reintegration Support
• Youth Development Programs
• Public Speaking & Mentorship
• Financial Literacy Education
• Resume Development & Job Readiness
• Life Coaching & Counseling Support
• Program Development
• Community Partnerships
• Workforce Development
• Social Impact Initiatives

Professional Experience
President Of The Reinvention Center
Fort Washington, Maryland | Present
• Lead a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young adults, men, and women transition into productive and self-sustaining lives.
• Oversee programs centered on job readiness, educational support, mentorship, counseling, and community reintegration.
• Develop strategic initiatives designed to reduce recidivism and create life-changing opportunities for underserved populations.
• Facilitate workshops on credit building, financial literacy, resume preparation, and mock interview training.
• Coordinate outreach efforts and community partnerships that provide support services to at-risk youth and formerly incarcerated individuals.
• Advocate for second chances through public speaking engagements, educational forums, and community awareness initiatives.
• Guide organizational growth through volunteer management, donor engagement, and program expansion to increase community impact.

Community Leadership & Advocacy

• Speaker at youth summits focused on encouraging juveniles to make positive life choices and avoid involvement in the criminal justice system.
• Presented educational discussions for the United States Attorney’s Office and the Public Defender’s Office.
• Host of the “Growth Hour” podcast, featuring discussions on personal growth, reintegration, financial literacy, and community empowerment.
• Advocate for empowering individuals to become self-sufficient contributors within their communities through education, mentorship, and accountability.

Education & Professional Development
• Paralegal Program — National Institute of Arts and Sciences
• Sex & Drug Counseling Course — Stratford University
• Accounting & Bookkeeping — Ashford University

Publications & Media
Author
• Getting Arrested: The Insider’s Guide to the Federal Legal System
• Obtaining Success: Closing the Revolving Door
• The Misconception of Everyday Life Situations
Podcast Host
• “Growth Hour” Podcast — Educational discussions focused on personal development, reintegration, financial literacy, and social empowerment.
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Organizational Mission Alignment
Under the leadership of James D. Jones, The Reinvention Center continues to provide essential resources, mentorship, and opportunities that empower individuals to overcome barriers and successfully reintegrate into society through education, counseling, workforce readiness, and community support programs.