Dr. Renata A. Hedrington Jones
Walden University
Core Faculty
National Association of Black Social Workers
National Vice President
Dr. Renata Hedrington Jones received her doctorate from Walden University and her MSW in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Jones completed her doctoral studies in human services administration. Dr. Hedrington Jones taught at Virginia State University and Virginia Commonwealth University in the schools/department of social work. Her dissertation entitled “Human Services Professionals’ Practice with Families After Parental Incarceration” supports the need for therapeutic services for this population. Dr. Hedrington Jones has over 40 years of experience in the field of social work. She adamantly refuses to accept mediocrity as a solution to the social ills of this society. She believes in family preservation and her ultimate goal is to reconvene the village. She refuses to give up because she believes that African American people and all people deserve the best lives possible. In her own words “All Lives Matter.” She also taught at Longwood University
Areas of Interest & Expertise:
COVID-19
Education
Parent Engagement
Professional Development
Social Justice: Anti-racism
Health and Well-being
Reintegration after Incarceration / Re-entry / Restoration of Rights
Preferred Platforms:
Workshops
Keynote Presentations
Webinars
Open to both in-person and online events