Family Values, Deon Jones, TEDx American University

Caring adults are the centerpiece of a child s development and having one or not can transform a child s life forever. Deon Jones was most recently a member of the startup team at OpportunityWork operationalizing the national TechHire Initiative announced by President Obama to connect more Americans to wellpaying tech jobs. Beyond his contributions at OpportunityWork, Deon has become a nationally recognized voice on the upward mobility and wellness of young people, particularly those growing up in poverty and atrisk communities.