Cynthia Meise Jones
About Cynthia Meise Jones
Cynthia Meise Jones serves as the System Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at CommonSpirit Health, with a robust background in legal and tax roles across various organizations. She holds a J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law and an LLM in Health Law from Loyola University Chicago.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Cynthia Meise Jones serves as the System Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at CommonSpirit Health. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization's legal strategies and compliance efforts. Her role involves overseeing legal matters related to the health system, ensuring adherence to regulations, and supporting business operations. Based in Englewood, Colorado, she plays a crucial role in guiding the legal framework that supports CommonSpirit Health's mission.
Previous Experience at CHI
Prior to her current role, Cynthia Meise Jones worked at CHI for seven years, from 2012 to 2019. During her tenure, she held the position of Vice President of Legal, Transactions (M&A) and Tax. Her responsibilities included managing legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions, as well as overseeing tax-related matters. She also served as Tax Director at CHI from 2007 to 2012, where she focused on tax compliance and strategy.
Educational Background
Cynthia Meise Jones has a strong educational foundation in law and business. She earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Pepperdine University School of Law, studying there from 1989 to 1992. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Temple University, where she studied from 1985 to 1988. Furthering her expertise, she completed a Master of Laws (LLM) in Health Law at Loyola University Chicago, studying from 2017 to 2022.
Career in Tax and Legal Services
Cynthia Meise Jones has extensive experience in tax and legal services. Before her roles at CHI, she worked as a Senior Tax Manager at KPMG US from 2000 to 2006, where she managed tax compliance and advisory services. She also served as Director of Tax at WTAS for a year in 2006-2007, focusing on tax strategy and planning. Her career reflects a strong emphasis on legal and tax matters within the healthcare sector.