Van Jones
Full Name
Anthony Kapel “Van” Jones
Date of Birth
September 20, 1968
Place of Birth
Date of Death
Not available
Place of Death
Not available
Education
- B.S. in Communication and Political Science from University of Tennessee at Martin (1990)
- J.D. from Yale Law School (1993)
Spouses Names
Not available
Children Names
- Father of two sons
Parents Names
Not available
Known Affiliates Names
- Jay-Z
- Meek Mill
- Michael Rubin
- Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter
- Robert Kraft
- Clara Wu Tsai
- Daniel S. Loeb
- Michael E. Novogratz
- Robert F. Smith
Affiliated Organizations’ Names
- CNN political commentator, host of The Van Jones Show and The Redemption Project
- Founder of Dream Corps, a social justice accelerator
- Co-founder of Magic Labs Media
- CEO of REFORM Alliance, focusing on criminal justice reform
- Founder of Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, ColorOfChange.org, GreenForAll.org, and Rebuild The Dream
- Led the campaign for the passage of the FIRST STEP Act
Van Jones is a prominent American media personality, political commentator, and social entrepreneur known for his work in environmental advocacy, social justice, and criminal justice reform. As a CNN political commentator and host of “The Van Jones Show” and “The Redemption Project,” Jones has become a leading voice in American political discourse, known for his ability to bridge partisan divides and foster constructive dialogue. Jones’s career has spanned various roles, including serving as the Green Jobs Advisor to the Obama White House, where he oversaw an $80 billion investment in clean energy jobs. He is the founder of several influential social enterprises, including the Dream Corps, which houses initiatives like#YesWeCode, Green For All, and#cut50. The latter played a pivotal role in the bipartisan effort to pass the FIRST STEP Act, a significant piece of criminal justice reform legislation. In addition to his political and environmental work, Jones is an accomplished author, with three New York Times best-selling books to his name: “The Green Collar Economy,” “Rebuild the Dream,” and “Beyond the Messy Truth.” His efforts have earned him numerous accolades, including the World Economic Forum’s “Young Global Leader” designation and TIME’s “100 Most Influential People in The World. “Jones’s work continues to focus on advocating for social and environmental justice, aiming to create a more equitable and sustainable future for all