Jade Stone
About Jade Stone
Jade Stone serves as the Senior Leadership Coordinator and Special Projects member of the Products Team at Ideo, where she has worked since 2018. She has a diverse background in program coordination and community outreach, with previous roles at organizations such as the Peace Corps and the U.S. Census Bureau.
Current Role at IDEO
Jade Stone serves as the Senior Leadership Coordinator and Special Projects member of the Products Team at IDEO. She has been in this position since 2018, contributing to various initiatives and projects within the organization. Her responsibilities include managing complex projects and coordinating leadership activities. She plays a significant role in ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members.
Previous Experience
Before joining IDEO, Jade Stone held several positions that contributed to her expertise in program coordination and community outreach. She worked as a Field Enumerator at the U.S. Census Bureau in 2010, a Senior Program Associate at the Center for Effective Global Action from 2014 to 2015, and as a Community Outreach Coordinator at the Orange County School of the Arts in 2010. Additionally, she served as a Program Coordinator at Hack Reactor in 2016 and as a Program Lead at Make School from 2017 to 2018.
Educational Background
Jade Stone has a strong educational foundation. She studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from 2003 to 2007. She later attended the University of San Francisco, achieving a Master of Science degree from 2012 to 2014 and again from 2018 to 2020. Her studies included a focus on Art History, Philosophy, and Linguistics at Delhi University in 2005.
Skills and Responsibilities
In her professional role, Jade Stone manages budgets up to $2 million, demonstrating her capability in financial oversight. She drafts grant reports, proposals, and concept notes to support strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement. Additionally, she captures Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) metrics to enhance program coordination processes. Her keen interest lies in finding elegant solutions to complex logistical challenges.
Community Engagement and Outreach
Jade Stone has a history of community engagement through various roles. She worked as a Community Outreach Intern at KQED in 2006 and as a Teacher Trainer and Community Developer with the Peace Corps from 2007 to 2009. These experiences have equipped her with skills in outreach and program development, which she applies in her current role at IDEO.