Van Jones Biography / Wiki
Van Jones is an American lawyer, political analyst, media personality, civil rights advocate and author currently working as a host for CNN’s The Van Jones Show, The Redemption Project with Van Jones, and The Messy Truth with Van Jones. Jones is also the co-creator of the Emmy Award-winning virtual reality series, The Messy Truth VR Experience. In 2009, Jones held the positions of distinguished visiting fellow at Princeton University and Special Advisor for Green Jobs under President Barack Obama. Among the non-profits he founded or co-formed were the Dream Corps, Color of Change, and the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights. Dream Corps Justice, Dream Corps Tech, and Green for All are three advocacy programs run by the social justice accelerator Dream Corps.
Crossfire, The Messy Truth, The Van Jones Show, and The Redemption Project with Van Jones are just a few of the CNN programs that Jones has presented or co-hosted. The Green Collar Economy is his book. He is a co-founder of Magic Labs Media LLC, which produces the Emmy Award-winning The Messy Truth VR Experience with Van Jones and the WEBBY Award-winning Messy Truth digital series. He frequently provides political commentary on CNN. Jones previously served as the CEO of the REFORM Alliance, a project that Jay-Z and Meek Mill started to change the criminal justice system. Additionally, he was Prince’s lifelong counselor and coworker.
Van Jones Age
How old is Jones? He is 57 years old as of 2025. Van was born on September 20, 1968, in Jackson, Tennessee, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 20th September every year.
Van Jones Eucation
Van studied at a public high school in his hometown, Jackson Central-Merry High School, in 1986. He also graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin (UT Martin), where he received a Bachelor of Science in communication and political science. ALSO READ: Brianna Keilar
Van Height / Measurements
How tall is Jones? He stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80m). However, information about his other body measurements is currently under review.
Van Nationality / Ethnicity
Van holds African American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born in Jackson, Tennessee, United States. He is of Black ethnicity/heritage.
Van Jones Parents / Family
Jones was born and raised by his parents, Willie Anthony Jones and Loretta Jean Jones, in Jackson, Tennessee, United States. His father was a high school teacher, while his mother was a middle school principal. Van has a twin sister named Angela.
Van Wife / Married / Children
Is Van married? Yes, he is happily married to Noem, who is a prison reform activist and criminal defense auditor in Los Angeles, California. Previously, he was married to Jana Carter in 2005 and later divorced on September 7, 2018. Van and Jana had two children together, Cabral and Mattai.
Van Jones Salary
Jones is an American lawyer, political analyst, media personality, civil rights advocate and author earning an annual salary ranging from $20,000 to $80,000.
Van Jones Net Worth
Jones has been working as a host for CNN’s The Van Jones Show, The Redemption Project with Van Jones and has an estimated net worth between $1 million and $8 million.
Van Jones CNN
Van is a host for CNN’s The Van Jones Show, The Redemption Project with Jones, and The Messy Truth with Van. He is also the co-creator of the Emmy Award-winning virtual reality series, The Messy Truth VR Experience. In 2009, Jones held the positions of distinguished visiting fellow at Princeton University and Special Advisor for Green Jobs under President Barack Obama. Among the non-profits he founded or co-formed were the Dream Corps, Color of Change, and the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights. Dream Corps Justice, Dream Corps Tech, and Green for All are three advocacy programs run by the social justice accelerator Dream Corps.
Crossfire, The Messy Truth, The Van Jones Show, and The Redemption Project with Van are just a few of the CNN programs that he has presented or co-hosted. The Green Collar Economy is his book. He is a co-founder of Magic Labs Media LLC, which produces the Emmy Award-winning The Messy Truth VR Experience with Van Jones and the WEBBY Award-winning Messy Truth digital series. He frequently provides political commentary on CNN. Jones previously served as the CEO of the REFORM Alliance, a project that Jay-Z and Meek Mill started to change the criminal justice system. Additionally, he was Prince’s lifelong counselor and coworker.
