Courtney Jones

Cortney Jones is a dedicated social worker, nonprofit founder, and motivational speaker known for her advocacy in child welfare and youth empowerment. As the founder of Change 1, Cortney has created impactful programs for youth aging out of foster care, including mentorship, homeless diversion, and restorative practices in child welfare. Drawing from her own foster care experience, Cortney’s work emphasizes the power of lived experience, holistic approaches, and positive youth development. Through her consulting firm, Grit Growth Global, and her platform, the Empower, Heal, Transform (EHT) Movement, she inspires organizations to improve outcomes through authentic community engagement and trauma-informed practices. Her children’s book, Angels Brave Leap, brings hope and guidance to children entering foster care, echoing Cortney’s mission to foster resilience, equity, and healing.