2020 NCESD - STEM Summit

Angela Jones is the Chief Executive Officer for Washington STEM (501C3 organization, which works to combine research and community insight with regional networks to drive statewide system change). Angela brings 25+ years of passion, service, and leadership in Washington’s P-20 public education systems, with a strong belief in community sustainability and generational growth through access to education.  

Prior to her role at Washington STEM, Angela served at Washington State University, Eastern Washington University, Spokane Public Schools, and the Wapato School District. Leadership roles included Vice President of Student Affairs, Vice President of University Advancement, Chief of Staff, and Director of Employment and Reconciliation Services. Along with her passion for education and her leadership experience, Angela brings a strong background in community engagement, fundraising, equity, communications, system cohesiveness, and community service.

She received her Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law, her Master of Science in Communications from Eastern Washington University, and her Bachelor of Arts in English/Language Arts and her initial teaching certificate from Washington State University. She grew up all over the world as a Navy dependent but graduated from Mountlake Terrace High School in the Edmonds School District. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cycling, spending time with her family and being a doting Glam-ma.