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Kelly L. Jones

Chief Talent Officer She / Her / Hers
Seattle

Kelly Jones is the Chief Talent Officer of Ballard Spahr, leading the firm’s Talent Department. Together with her team, she works to recruit exceptional lawyers, advance learning and development opportunities, and support an inclusive culture. Kelly holds advanced degrees in curriculum and instruction and educational technology and has spent more than 20 years as a learning and development professional in both business and academia.

Professional Highlights

Professional Activities

Member, Association for Talent Development (ATD)

Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Member, Professional Development Consortium

Recognition & Accomplishments

Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), ATD Certification Institute

Workplace Certified Facilitator, Everything DiSC

Certified Professional, SHRM

Certified Change Practitioner, Prosci

Credentials 

Education

Mercer University (Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction)

Georgia College & State University (M.Ed.)

Middle Georgia State University (B.S.)