Shevrin Jones

Florida State Senator Shevrin “Shev” Jones is an educator, public servant, and consensus builder who gets results on the issues facing everyday people.

After teaching A.P. Chemistry at Florida Atlantic University High, Jones went on to found L.E.A.D. Nation, a top South Florida nonprofit organization committed to youth leadership development and social 3 entrepreneurship training. Jones’ firsthand look at the inequities in education and society at large propelled him to enter public service. Elected to the Florida House and State Senate in 2012 and 2020 respectively, he has championed meaningful bipartisan legislation, including bills to secure dignity for incarcerated women; statewide expansion of a clean syringe exchange program; safety and oversight for athletic coaches for youth athletic teams; and ensuring transparency and accountability via police body cameras.

Today, Jones proudly serves Florida’s 34th Senate District, which includes Northeast Miami-Dade County. The immediate past Chair of Miami-Dade Democrats, Senator Jones served on President Obama’s College Promise Task Force as well as President Biden’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership at Florida Atlantic University, Jones is dedicated to fostering collaborative solutions that improve the lives of families and communities.