VCCCD would like you to get to know the staff and faculty who contribute their time, talent & education to the success of our students. We will regularly highlight employees across all four campuses, sharing their professional expertise, their educational path, and a few fun facts about them.

Mary Jones, Coordinator, Ventura College Student Health Center

Describe your position in 2-3 sentences:  

My primary role is to coordinate the Student Health Center at Ventura College. In addition, I co-chair our Safety and Wellness Committee and our Behavioral Intervention Caring Team. I am active on our Emergency Response team at VC and the District and set up our COVID-19 screening protocol for the campus.

How long have you worked for the District?

I have worked with the District since 1995—17 years at Oxnard College and 10 at Ventura College. I served as secretary, vice president and academic senate president for 3 years at Oxnard College.  

Are you a VCCCD alum? If yes, which college?

I am not an alum, but I have taken several classes at both OC and VC to improve my Spanish (four semesters), and Introduction to Sign Language and PowerPoint. I taught a leadership course at OC for two semesters.

I received my registered nurse practitioner degree from Emory University and my master’s degree from UCLA.  

When you’re not working, what do you enjoy doing?

I enjoy traveling. I have visited the world’s seven continents at least once and five of them— Africa, South America, Asia, Europe and Australia—twice.

I also enjoy volunteering in Guatemala as an RN. I am learning French and always enjoy reading a good book.

What do you find rewarding about your job or career? 

I have been a practicing nurse for over 50 years, and my passion is helping a patient/student achieve their wellness goals. It has been a perfect fit for my personality.

Two words to describe yourself:

Empathetic and generous

Bonus Question: What’s your favorite book?         

“The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz

Image of Mary Jones with her partner Dave and grandson Jake
Mary Jones with her partner Dave and grandson Jake
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