Michael L. Jones, Ph.D., M.B.A./HCM, RN, FAAN, is a doctorly prepared nurse executive and nationally recognized leader in academic nursing, population health, and healthcare administration. He currently serves as associate dean for culture, engagement, and professional development and executive director for advancement at East Carolina University College of Nursing, where he founded and leads inaugural offices supporting faculty success, leadership development, alumni relations, communications, and philanthropy.
A Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, Dr. Jones serves on the Academy’s Fellow Selection Committee, helping steward one of nursing’s highest professional honors. He also holds prominent national leadership roles with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, including chair of the Access, Connection, and Engagement Leadership Network and co-chair of the Nurses’ Health Study 3 Advisory Board, one of the largest longitudinal studies examining the health of nurses.
Dr. Jones’s scholarship and funded work focus on workforce development, leadership preparation, community-engaged research, and academic–practice partnerships. He has held senior leadership roles across academic institutions, health systems, and national organizations and is widely invited to speak on leadership, professional development, and advancing the nursing profession.