Janis Searles Jones

At-a-Glance

CEO of Ocean Conservancy since 2017
Served as General Counsel and Senior Vice President for Policy & Programs at Ocean Conservancy (2008-2017)
Holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree
Holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History

Biography

Janis Searles Jones is the Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Conservancy, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she leads the organization, building on her extensive experience within the institution.

Prior to becoming CEO, Jones served as General Counsel and Senior Vice President for Policy & Programs at Ocean Conservancy for nine years, from 2008 to 2017. She is a lawyer by trade, holding a Doctor of Law (JD) degree, and also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History.