Erica Jones

Erica Jones is a second-year graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in International Affairs
Policy and Analysis with a focus on public diplomacy and human rights. Preceding this, she earned a B.A. in International and Global Studies and two minors in Spanish and Political Science at the University of Arkansas. Here, she was heavily involved in student organizations and served as a ResidentAssistant for two years, encouraging university involvement among students and connecting them to campus resources.


Throughout the past school year, Erica was an avid member of the SIS Graduate Student Council,
helping to represent over 2,000 students. As a department senator, she acted as a student-faculty liaison and assisted in hosting several events, including socials, academic panels, career workshops, and networking hours. She is also heavily involved with the Graduate Black Student Union and the Student Consortium on Women, Peace, and Security. As Director of Programming on the Graduate Leadership Council, she hopes to amplify voices in student organizations and provide space for meaningful interactions between students, faculty, and alumni.


In addition to academic pursuits, Erica works as a Program Specialist for Bridging the Gap’s New
Voices in National Security Initiative, organizing workshops for emerging scholars to connect with the policy community on important international issues. She is eager to leverage this experience and apply her programming expertise to enhance academic and professional experiences for the AU graduate community. In her free time, she enjoys attending the theater, taking dance classes, and going to the movies!


With an extensive background in student and campus involvement, Erica envisions fostering a
community that improves the graduate experience. Moreover, she is committed to serving our cohort by providing support for all students and emphasizing scholarship and service in the community.