N.C. Cooperative Extension, Granville County Center, is pleased to announce that Tiana Jones will serve as the new Youth Programs Coordinator for Granville County Teen Court and Juvenile Community Service Programs.
Jones brings experience as a Juvenile Restitution and Community Service Program Specialist in Wake County and has strong ties to Teen Court, serving as a youth attorney while in high school and returning as an adult volunteer case manager a few years later. A native of Granville County, she is a graduate of South Granville High School and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Psychology from UNC Chapel Hill, earning her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan.
“I am very excited to be back in Granville County and to have the opportunity to work with this program and the community as a whole,” Jones said of her new role. “Through these programs, it is my hope that we will be able to increase our reach, address needs and enhance the overall development and experiences of youth in our county.”
Jones was tapped to fill this position when former coordinator Charissa Puryear transitioned into the County Extension Director role. Puryear, who had served as coordinator for 16 years, says that Jones will be a valuable asset to the youth of Granville County.
“Ms. Jones has the experience and passion to serve and support our youth, and is well prepared to help expand minds and connect families to critical resources,” Puryear stated. “She is passionate about community engagement, as well as youth leadership, and will bring a wealth of opportunities to Granville County youth.”
As Youth Programs Coordinator, Jones will also implement the new Sentencing Circles Diversion program.
Jones can be reached by contacting the N.C. Cooperative Extension Office, Granville County Center, at 919-603-1350 or through email at tpjones3@ncsu.edu.
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