Krysta Jones

Krysta Jones has committed her life to public service, developing leaders and changing lives. Named one of Leadership Arlington's Top 40 Under 40 in 2014, she was also featured in the May 2014 issue of Ebony Magazine as a "Hero Next Door".   In 2006, Krysta identified a need and founded Virginia Leadership Institute, Inc., which has trained over 300 Black future political candidates and leaders; 30 have run for office, 10 were elected, and 10 received commission appointments. She successfully represented two associations for eight years as a registered lobbyist, advocating for women’s and socio economic status issues.