Background
Jones, Mary Laura was born in 1946 in Minneapolis. Daughter of William Ray and Emily H. Jones.
Jones, Mary Laura was born in 1946 in Minneapolis. Daughter of William Ray and Emily H. Jones.
Bachelor in English, University South Carolina, 1968. Master of Arts in History, Northwestern University, 2004.
Volunteer United States Peace Corps, 1968—1971. Associate director funding and development The Institute of Cultural Affairs, Chicago, 1971-1975, director Cleveland region, 1975-1979, director Pacific and Oceania region Apia, Western Samoa, 1979-1983, co-creator Community Development Training Curriculum Chicago, 1984—1985, director Uptown Community Resource Center, 1987—2006. Principal Jones-Otto Neighborhood Development Company, since 2006.
Board directors Ebenezer Lutheran Church. Member Uptown C. of Chamber (board directors).
Children: Donald Aaron, Justin David, Mark Joseph Bushman.