Donald Jones

Donald joined Next Street in 2013 and is a Partner. He partners with clients to design, develop, and manage a wide range of small business development programming including walk-in small business centers, cohort-based training, and one-on-one advisory services. Each year, we serve over 4000 entrepreneurs and small businesses helping them access the capital, customers, and services they need to launch, sustain, and grow their enterprises.

Prior to joining Next Street, Donald worked at the New York City Department of Small Business Services, where he led the city’s network of small business centers. He has also worked for a national nonprofit organization that focused on workforce development. Donald holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Columbia University with a concentration in Advanced Policy and Economic Analysis and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Duke University.