Tenisha Jones

Tenisha Jones serves as the Chief Program Officer at UCAN in Chicago since November 2023, previously holding the position of Vice President of Community & Government Engagement at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago from January to November 2023. Tenisha has extensive experience in strategic leadership and community engagement, exemplified through roles such as Senior Director of Strategy and Operations at West Side United, where involvement in COVID-19 response efforts and budget management were key responsibilities. Tenisha was also an Evaluation Consultant at the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, contributing to strategic evaluations and client strategy development. Additional roles include Policy Content Lead for the Better Together Chicago transition team and Director of Education at Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, demonstrating a commitment to educational initiatives. Tenisha holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a concentration in Behavioral Science from National-Louis University, as well as various certifications in public policy and project management from prestigious institutions.