Brandi P. Jones, Ed.D.

Dr. Brandi P. Jones is a nationally recognized strategist and thought leader whose career bridges higher education and organizational leadership. She is the inaugural Vice President for People, Culture, and Community at Trinity University. In this role, she serves as a trusted strategist and culture-builder, dedicated to strengthening Trinity as a destination of choice for faculty, staff, and students.

With more than two decades of higher education faculty and leadership experience at institutions such as the University of Southern California, Princeton University, California Institute of Technology, and Occidental College, Dr. Jones has shaped programs and policies that align people and purpose. At Trinity, she oversees efforts that elevate employee engagement, leadership development, and staff thriving. She also leads Community Relations, advancing Trinity’s partnerships with civic leaders, nonprofit organizations, and community boards that expand the University’s role as a cultural, educational, and economic anchor in San Antonio and beyond.

Her work has shaped national conversations on STEM equity, leadership development, and organizational transformation through contributions to the National Science Foundation, American Society for Engineering Education, and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

A mission-driven leader, Dr. Jones is known for integrating scholarship, strategy, and service. Her work inspires leaders to thrive, institutions to transform, and communities to flourish.