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About Maurice

Maurice A. Jones is a nationally respected executive, strategist, and advisor with decades of experience leading complex organizations across government, nonprofit, and private sectors. He works with leaders and institutions navigating growth, transformation, and mission-critical challenges.

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What Maurice Helps Organizations Do

Maurice partners with organizations and senior leaders to move from vision to execution, especially in environments where scale, public trust, and measurable outcomes matter.

Executive strategy and organizational leadership

Advisory services for government, nonprofit, and corporate clients

Economic mobility and workforce development initiatives

Public-private partnerships and cross-sector collaboration

Leadership & Impact at a Glance

Maurice’s career spans some of the most complex leadership environments in the country, with a focus on delivering results at scale.
  • Led organizations investing more than $2 billion annually in communities nationwide
  • Oversaw a $40 billion federal operating budget and 8,900 employees
  • Helped build coalitions resulting in 65,000+ hires and 19,000 promotions
  • Worked with hundreds of institutions and partners across 48 states

Senior Leadership Experience

Maurice has served in senior executive roles across multiple sectors, bringing a rare combination of public service, nonprofit leadership, and private-sector experience. He previously served as:
  • President and CEO of national nonprofit organizations focused on education, workforce development, and economic opportunity
  • A senior federal official at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
  • Secretary of Commerce and Trade for the Commonwealth of Virginia
  • President and publisher of one of the largest regional media organizations in the country

Across these roles, Maurice has led organizational growth, expanded national footprints, built diverse partnerships, and guided institutions through periods of transition and expansion.

MJConnects

Maurice is the Founder and CEO of MJConnects, a professional and business services firm providing strategy, consulting, customer acquisition, fundraising, and advisory services to government, nonprofit, and for-profit clients.

MJConnects works with organizations seeking experienced leadership, clear strategic direction, and thoughtful execution in complex environments.

Education & Background

Maurice holds:

  • A Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Hampden-Sydney College

  • A Master of Philosophy in International Relations from Oxford University, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar

  • A Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia

Let’s Start a Conversation

If you are leading an organization through growth, change, or strategic decision-making, contact Maurice today!