Wendy Jones

Wendy Jones, A person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder, Jones is a co-founder of the Minnesota Alliance of Recovery Community Organizations (MARCO). From 2018 to 2023 she was Executive Director of Minnesota Recovery Connection, where she helped to expand its programs and infrastructure and advocate for the development of peer-led, community-based recovery support services across Minnesota. She joined Minnesota Recovery Connection after a long career with the Minnesota Historical Society, where she was the Director of Education. Jones is a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Opioids, Substance Use, and Addiction and is active in statewide recovery policymaking and advocacy.