We are pleased to welcome Washawn Jones to the Advent School! Washawn is the new Director of Development.

Washawn is a Massachusetts native and a graduate of Emmanuel College, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and Brockton High School. Before joining The Advent School team, Washawn worked at New Urban Arts, Lincoln School, The Providence Journal, and The Boston Globe. Washawn has led many successful fundraising campaigns and events and has been a featured speaker on anti-racist fundraising. Her passion for education and social justice sparked her interest in working at The Advent School.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Washawn serves as a Committee Chair for Providence's Edward M. Bannister Community Art Project and is an AFP-MA (Association of Fundraising Professionals Massachusetts Chapter) IDEA Fellow.

When not working, Washawn enjoys boating, visiting museums, and spending time with her husband and daughter.

You can email Washawn at wjones@adventschool.org.