De’Andre Jones

Director of Alumni Engagement, Seattle University:

De’Andre identifies as a queer, first-generation, Afro-Latinx student development practitioner and advancement professional with a focus on social justice, equity, mentorship, and community & leadership development. He currently serves as the Director of Alumni Engagement at Seattle University and has a strong affinity for Summer Search. De’Andre was introduced to Summer Search in 2017 during his Summer Fellow internship. He eventually joined the Summer Search Seattle staff as a Program Associate & Leadership Advisor. De’Andre is a Ronald E. McNair Scholar and holds an MEd in Student Development Administration from Seattle University and a B.S. in Family & Consumer Sciences Education with a minor in Women & Gender Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Stout. In his free time, De’Andre is a foodie that enjoys bowling and exploring the pacific northwest with his dog, Koda.

Inducted – Term End: November 2022 – Sept 2026