Our Team
Jorie Jones, MD
Founder, CEO
Dr. Jorie Jones embarked on her journey toward a medical career at the age of 12 when she was accepted into the Temple Minority Access to Research Careers program, founded by Dr. Moses Williams to promote diversity in the medical field. Participation in this program later led her to attend Temple University where she earned a BA in Anthropology in 2011. Graduating from Meharry Medical College in 2016, Dr. Jones pursued a career in General Surgery with the hopes of becoming a Pediatric Surgeon. Her training experience highlighted the prominence of gun violence amongst Black youth, compelling her to shift her focus toward primary care. Dr. Jones served her community as a Pediatrician in Southeast D.C for three and a half years. Raising Risers was inspired by her work in Southeast D.C, developed to meet the needs of Black children that are unmet within American public education and healthcare systems.
Driven by her passion for social equity, Dr. Jones exemplifies an unwavering commitment to promoting scholarship, instilling self-confidence, and supporting healthy emotional development within the Black community. Through Raising Risers, Dr. Jones hopes to provide children of all ages with the support and tools they need to become thriving leaders of the next generation.
Juice Jones
Director of Media Management
At age 14, Juice began his work in activism as a patient advocate at East Orange General Hospital. His role was essential in safeguarding patient rights and ensuring they received fair treatment throughout their care. This experience emphasized the important role awareness plays in advancing health equity and wellness. In 2019, he founded Get Home Safe, an organization dedicated to educating the community about major mental health disorders and increasing access to therapeutic services. Since its inception in 2019, Get Home Safe has connected over 250 people to counseling services, significantly improving their quality of life.
Juice brings years of experience in production and digital media management to Raising Risers. He oversees the organization’s digital presence, working with team members to develop innovative advertising campaigns, enhancing digital branding strategies and shaping a social media presence that resonates with our target audience.