Jenni Jones

Jenni Jones is an Associate Professor in Coaching and Mentoring at the University of Wolverhampton, holding the prestigious Advance HE Principal Fellow status. Her work focuses on maximizing student potential through transformative projects impacting the entire student lifecycle, emphasizing social justice, inclusion, and collaboration.

• Co-founded and leads the 15-year-old Institute of Directors Student Mentoring Programme, benefiting over 500 students
• Specializes in embedding coaching/mentoring interventions in curricula to improve student outcomes
• Works across education, public sector (police, health trusts), and private/not-for-profit sectors

Her research centers on:

• Strength-based approaches to education
• Graduate employability enhancement
• Student voice and empowerment
• Self-confidence development
• Network-building for underserved populations
• Inclusion and belonging in educational settings

Recognized through:

• Two Special Recognition Awards for coaching/mentoring programs
• Strategic partnerships with regional/national organizations