Melissa Jones has long been involved in progressive politics and
media, the arts, business, and philanthropy. She began a career in
broadcasting on commercial and independent radio in Houston,
including service on the board of KPFT-FM Radio/Pacifica, and
continued that career in Austin. She has worked for the League of
Women Voters of the Austin Area and currently serves on the
Steering Committee of Annie’s List. Her philanthropy has included
participation on the boards of the Houston Endowment and
SafePlace. She currently serves on the Settlement Club, Greenlights
for Non-Profit Success, and the Texas Democracy Foundation
boards. She also serves on the Blanton Museum Council, the
Southwestern University Board of Visitors, and the Lady Bird Johnson
Wildflower Center Advisory Council.