SGS GRITS Hall of Fame

GRITS Hall of Fame Member

2023 Inductee

Dr. Taylor Jones holds a BA degree in Therapeutic Recreation from TN State University, Nashville, TN and a MA degree in Rehabilitation Psychology and Counselor Education from Appalachian State University, Boone, NC. She completed her PhD degree in Human Development and Family Studies, and a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA Tech), Blacksburg, VA in 1998. She retired in 2009 after serving as Director of University Counseling Services, Professor and Gerontology Program Administrator at Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC.

Her gerontological emphases encompasses the development and facilitation of workshops, seminars, conferences, lectures, forums, and keynote addresses on the local, state, regional, national and international levels. She is involved with the North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature – Forsyth County Alternate and Delegate (2006-Present); Chairman of the Health/Wellness/Prevention/Quality-of-Life Committee (2011-2015); Speaker Pro Tempore (2013-2015); Speaker (2015-2017) and current Chairman of the Advocacy Committee (2017-2021). She has served with AARP in various capacities since 2002 - (Volunteer, North Carolina Executive Council, Forsyth Chapter Officer and Mentor, Legislative Advocate and Triad Leadership Team).

Dr. Taylor Jones has been recognized with numerous awards, including the NC Governor's Award; the NWOA City/Community Leadership Award; SGS’s Rhoda Jennings Older Advocate Award; and the AARP North Carolina’s 2018 Andrus Award. She has been actively engaged with SGS’s Development Committee over the past 4 years and served as Co-Chair 2019-2021.