Akayla J. Jones, Esq., CCA, SGP

Akayla J. Jones, Esq., CCA, SGP has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Akayla 'smost recent role was as the Director of Training and Compliance at SnapIT Solutions, where they started in May 2019. Before that, they worked for the City of Kansas City, MO from 2015 to 2019, initially as the DBE and ADA Program Manager and later as the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise & Title 6 Coordinator. In these roles, they managed, monitored, and tracked disadvantaged business participation in various projects, including the KC Streetcar. Akayla also coordinated the Title 6 (LEP) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program.

Prior to their time at the City of Kansas City, MO, Akayla worked as a Legal Counsel at the Missouri Public Service Commission from 2013 to 2015. In this role, they assisted in utility regulation compliance and represented the Staff of the Commission in administrative proceedings. Akayla also provided counsel on energy law and policy issues.

In addition, Akayla has experience as a Tax Preparation Professional at Jackson Hewitt, where they prepared income tax return forms for individuals and small businesses. Akayla also worked as a Pension Investigator at the U.S. Department of Labor and as a Student Intern at both the UMKC Entrepreneurial Legal Services Clinic and Legal Aid of Western Missouri. Akayla gained further legal experience as a Legal Intern at the Jackson County Public Defender's office.

To start their legal career, Akayla served as a Student Justice on the Judicial Peer Advisory Council, where they conducted hearings for students accused of violating the student code of conduct. Akayla drafted hearing reports and provided recommendations for sanctions and positive programs.

Overall, Akayla J. Jones, Esq., CCA, SGP has a strong background in legal compliance, program coordination, and advocacy. Akayla 'sexperience spans various sectors, including technology, government, regulatory bodies, and legal aid organizations.

Akayla J. Jones, Esq., CCA, SGP has a diverse education history. Akayla began by earning a high school diploma in General Studies from Lincoln College Preparatory Academy in the years 2000 to 2004. Following this, they pursued their Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia from 2004 to 2008. In 2009, they enrolled in the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, where they obtained their Juris Doctorate in Law between 2009 and 2012.

In 2010, Akayla briefly studied at Peking University, although the degree name and field of study are unspecified. Continuing their educational journey, they attended Morgan State University from 2016 to 2017, completing their studies with a degree in Contract Compliance, identified as CCA.

Additionally, the provided information does not indicate any formal education from Harvest Church.