Executive Director Simone Jones
Simone Jones began her relationship with CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties in the fall of 1998. She became part of the original Steering Committee to start up a CASA program in the 17th Judicial District. In 2000, she became the President of the first Board of Directors for CASA of Adams County. In January 2001, Simone took over as the Executive Director and began to grow the new CASA program. In 2002, Simone worked with Broomfield Health & Human Services to establish the CASA program in the new, developing City and County of Broomfield, the newest addition to the 17th Judicial District. In spring of 2004, Simone took an extended maternity leave and returned to serve on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. In 2006, she came back part- time as the Development Director and in February of 2007, returned as the Executive Director of CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties.
Simone has lived in Brighton, CO for 14 years. She has been married to Jonathan for 18 years and has three children, Jordan (16), Alec (14) and Kylar (7). Before becoming involved with CASA, Simone was a stay at home mom for 7 years. She continues to stay incredibly busy with her children’s’ many activities. Simone currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Platte Valley Medical Center Foundation, Community Shares of Colorado, Brighton Legacy Foundation and ClubOne Volleyball Organization. Simone has a B.A. degree in English from Truman State University and her teacher’s certification & graduate study from Northern Arizona University. Before coming to CASA, Simone worked as a Financial Consultant for MetLife and was a middle school English teacher on the Wind River Indian Reservation. She is a graduate of the Metro North Leadership Program and the CRC Non Profit Leadership and Management Program. She is the recipient of the 2008 Colorado CASA Staff Person of the Year Award and the 2009 National CASA Director the Year Award.
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