ABout Me
Tiffany Lenoi Jones (she/her/all pronouns intended & impacted with love) is an abolitionist educator, artist, and healer with an unwavering commitment to cultivating humanizing, justice-oriented relationships and transformative cultures. Grounded in radical care, creativity, and intergenerational connection, Tiffany asserts that unconditional TLC (tender love and care) is not just beneficial but essential for thriving communities and collective liberation.
Her journey began as an apprentice to textile artist Adrienne McDonald, which ignited her passion for social justice and led her and her sister to co-found Love, Mama dolls—a powerful celebration of Black sisterhood and legacy. This foundational experience propelled Tiffany into the realms of intergenerational collaboration, art, and activism, inspiring her to create spaces for connection, transformation, and healing.
With a Master’s in Art Education from New York University, Tiffany launched her career as an art educator in the New York City Public School system, where she developed curricula that champion love, liberation, and transformative justice. She has piloted an official Black Lives Matter Art & Activism course for NYC youth titled “I Honor You” with artist Walter Cruz, collaborated with Meshell Ndegeocello on the “Can I Get a Witness” multimedia performance and installation, and co-founded the Dear America Artivism Fellowship with Shaun Leonardo. Additionally, she founded and is the first Educator in Residence for Art & Social Justice at the New Museum, where she co-founded and organized the museum’s Convening for Contemporary Art, Social Justice, and Education.
As the visionary behind initiatives such as the Zanmi Means Friend Project—a groundbreaking cultural exchange and toy design project connecting NYC teens with a Haitian elementary school—and the Dear America Artivism Fellowship, she has positioned art as a catalyst for activism, healing, and cross-cultural solidarity. As the former co-director of Harriet’s Apothecary, Tiffany co-created healing spaces for Black people, centering wellness, care, and liberation in every endeavor. Currently, she serves as the Assistant Principal at Vanguard High School, furthering her mission to create inclusive and supportive educational environments.
Tiffany is a sought-after consultant, visual artist, and facilitator, collaborating with esteemed organizations such as Recess Art Space, Creative Time, the Joan Mitchell Foundation, Andover Bread Loaf, Columbia University: Teachers College, NYCORE, and Black Lives Matter. Her work in these spaces amplifies her commitment to social justice and creative expression. Her excellence in the field has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the 2021 Abolitionist Teaching Network Grant Winner and the 2021 FLAG Award: Teaching Excellence Award Finalist. She is also a published writer, with credits in Queer Precarities In and Out of Higher Education.
Tiffany's life and leadership are profoundly influenced by the frameworks of Black Feminism, Afrofuturism, Abolition, Transformative Justice, and Healing Justice. These guiding principles shape her philosophy and propel her vision for a liberated future, where healing, sustainability, and thriving are prioritized.
