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Erika L. Jones

Erika L. Jones

Erika L. Jones (AB '96, humanities) resides in Highland Park and has extensive experience in training and development, communication consulting, and people management. Prior to receiving her certification as a Career Coach in 2007, Erika spent over 10 years honing her skills in the corporate world. Erika is the founder of Your Career Works—a company offering one-on-one coaching, seminars, and workshops with a special emphasis on career discovery, strengths building, personal networking, and interviewing. Erika has a strong commitment to serving the needs of young adults and early careerists. In her spare time, she volunteers for several Chicago-based non-profit organizations—Working in the Schools, Chicago Cares, and Rebekah's House. In Erika's application for Board membership, she wrote: "In addition to my passion for connecting others, I would bring enthusiasm, creativity, integrity, and a positive attitude to the Board. I would be excited to deepen my relationship and commitment to the University of Illinois."