Kari Jones joined Epilepsy Advocacy Network as Executive Director in 2023. She loves that she gets to live her passion of empowering people to attain their best and healthiest lives. Kari holds an MS in Public Health and is a Certified Health Education Specialist.

Prior to joining Epilepsy Advocacy Network, Kari served as Executive Director for the East Bluff Community Center (Peoria, Illinois) which she helped transform into a leading community agency. Her experience also includes management at a health department, as well as community health work with the Peace Corps in Rwanda. She serves on the Steering Committee of the Epilepsy Leadership Council, a coalition of organizations working together to improve the lives of people living with epilepsy.

Kari’s began her Board service for Epilepsy Alliance America in January, 2026. Prior to joining the Board, Kari had been active on Epilepsy Alliance America’s Advocacy Committee and Audit committee.