Kira Jones is a sophomore at The Ohio State University majoring in Environmental Policy on a pre-law track. Since serving as the Midwest Regional Teen Foundation chair, she has worked with multiple organizations to increase student engagement in local politics, promote social justice on campus, advocate for environmentally sustainable policies, and contribute to the empowerment of women across the state of Ohio. Kira is a Morrill Scholar and provides mentorship as an MSP student leader. She is a member of the Undergraduate Student Government and is the elected senatorial representative for the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences. Kira is an intern for the Ohio Women’s Alliance, a consultant for the Gen Z marketing agency JUV, a volunteer for the Michigan Democratic Party, promotes menstrual equity as a member of Period at OSU, and is an active member of Ohio State’s Black Student Association. Kira has also been featured in the New York Times to discuss her work as a student activist and the importance of young Black women running for political offices. Kir is a J&J alum of the Ysiplanti Chapter.