Our Team
Stanley S. Jones, Jr.
Senior Advisor
Stan Jones has over 50 years’ experience in and around Georgia’s state government. He began his career as a staff person for Governor Jimmy Carter working on his health agenda and with his wife, Rosalynn, in her mental health advocacy. In addition to his advocacy and administrative law practice focused on health issues, Jones remains actively involved with mental health policy and serves on the state’s Behavioral Health Coordinating Council, Dean’s Council for the Emory University School of Public Health, Board of Directors for Visiting Nurse Health System, as well as several community organizations. Jones is a graduate of Harvard University, Oxford University, and the University of Georgia School of Law.
Education
University of Georgia School of Law, JD
Oxford University, MA, Modern History and Economics
Oxford University, BA, Modern History and Economics
Harvard College, BA, History
Recipient, Rhodes Scholarship
Member, Blue Key
Awards
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Healthcare
Government Relations: State & Local – Nationwide
Legal 500 United States: Government: Government Relations
The Best Lawyers In America®, Health Care Law and Governmental Relations Practice
Outstanding Leadership in the Public Interest, Emory University School of Law EPIC Inspiration Awards
2011 Sandy Brandt Volunteer Service Award, Mental Health America
JAMES Magazine, Lobby Hall of Fame Member
Professional Activities
Georgia Professional Lobbyists Association
Georgia Chamber of Commerce - Government Affairs Council
Community Engagement
Behavioral Health Coordinating Council (Member)
Georgia Legal Services Program (Board Member)
Project Interconnections (Founding President)
Emory University School of Public Health (Executive Committee, Dean’s Council)
Visiting Nurse Health Systems, Inc. (Board Member & Former Chair)
Mental Health America of Georgia (Former Chair)
Atlanta Community Court Foundation (Founding Board Member)
Georgia Commission on Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Service Delivery (Former Chair)
National Mental Health Association (Former Vice President for Public Policy)