Accomplished nonprofit and business leader brings decades of experience building partnerships, strengthening organizations, and advancing services for vulnerable children and communities.
Jones-Clement brings decades of experience leading nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, with expertise in strategic partnerships, organizational growth, resource development, and services supporting vulnerable communities.
Her appointment marks an exciting new chapter for ICMEC as the organization builds on its global partnerships, expands its impact, and strengthens collective efforts to protect children from going missing, sexual abuse, and exploitation.
Prior to joining ICMEC
Prior to joining ICMEC, Jones-Clement served as Chief Development Officer at Think of Us, a national organization dedicated to transforming child welfare systems. Her previous leadership roles include Senior Director of Global Business Development at The Fedcap Group and senior positions at MAXIMUS, JEVS Human Services, and ResCare.
Her professional experience is complemented by a longstanding personal commitment to child welfare, including more than 16 years of service on the Board of Turning Points for Children, a Philadelphia-based organization supporting children and families.
Jones-Clement holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Lincoln University, PA and an MBA from Northcentral University.
Sally Paull, Chair of ICMEC‘s Board of Directors, commented:
“We are delighted to welcome Nandi to ICMEC at such an important time for our organization. Her exceptional leadership experience, ability to build meaningful partnerships, and deep commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable children and families make her an outstanding choice to lead ICMEC into its next chapter.
Nandi brings both the strategic vision and practical experience needed to strengthen our organization and expand our global impact. We look forward to working alongside her as we continue building on ICMEC‘s legacy of protecting children around the world.”
Nandi Jones-Clement, President and CEO of ICMEC, added:
“Children’s safety requires people and institutions to work together across borders and sectors. I’m honored to lead ICMECand to work alongside its dedicated staff, board, and partners around the world.
I look forward to building on the organization’s strong foundation, strengthening our partnerships, and expanding the resources and systems that help protect children. Together, we have an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families worldwide.”
As President and CEO, Jones-Clement will lead ICMEC‘s global efforts to prevent the abduction of children, combat child sexual exploitation and abuse, and strengthen child protection systems worldwide. Working alongside governments, law enforcement agencies, educators, healthcare professionals, civil society, and private industry, she will help advance ICMEC‘s global initiatives in technology and innovation, applied research and policy, professional training, national capacity building, and cross-border collaboration to strengthen child protection systems worldwide.
With more than two decades of experience working alongside partners in over 150 countries, ICMEC continues to play an important role in bringing together the expertise, resources, and collaboration needed to address complex child protection challenges. Jones-Clement’s appointment reinforces the organization’s commitment to building on this foundation while identifying new opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable impact.