Dr. ZeVida A. Jones is a Licensed Professional School Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Life Coach with over 15 years of experience in counseling, consultation, coaching, and academic advising. Dr. Jones is the founding director of Finding The You Inside Youth Ministry (FYI), 501(c)(3), and has worked in youth ministry for over 10 years. She teaches, mentors, and assists underprivileged youth and young adults with making academic, career, and life choices that propel their success. Her innate gift to inspire and empower others has changed the lives of many who have encountered her infectious spirit.

Dr. Jones is also the owner of Empowering Books Publishing House (EBPH) and the co-author of "Motivation Mondays: Inspiration for the Young Adult" and "TESTED: 365 Days of Inspiration." Her most recent work is entitled, "So You Call Yourself a Counselor?: High School Counselors' Impact on First-Generation African American College Students' Post-Secondary Aspirations."