In addition to holding a Masters in Cultural and Education Policy Studies, Kandyce Jones brings a breadth of experience to her work with MPPI. Her attraction to Montessori advocacy stems from a strong belief in child-centered learning, her recognition of the importance of social emotional development, and past work around early childhood programming. Driven by a desire to make a social impact, Kandyce wants to advocate for policies that are best for children and is excited to blend her experiences in research, analysis, community engagement, and grassroots organizing with her background in education policy.