Dr. Christopher M. Jones
Coaching and Organizational Development Leader
Dr. Chris Jones is a nationally recognized coach, strategist, and systems thinker with over two decades of experience guiding executive leaders, boards, and cross-sector teams through transitions, transformation, and tension. As a certified leadership coach and organizational development expert, Dr. Jones specializes in helping executive directors and board chairs unlock shared vision, foster psychological safety, and navigate complexity, especially in times of uncertainty.
A native Arkansan, Dr. Jones, combines lived experience with deep academic training. He holds dual master's degrees in Nuclear Engineering and Technology & Policy and a Ph.D. in Urban Planning from MIT, where he also served as Assistant Dean, tripling the number of underrepresented minority graduate applicants. His career has spanned public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors, including leadership roles at the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative and the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub.
As a principal at BCT Partners, Dr. Jones leads coaching engagements that blend data-informed insights with human-centered design. His coaching approach integrates developmental feedback, inclusive facilitation, and equity-centered practices, ensuring that every leader is equipped to cultivate belonging and drive results. His work is particularly grounded in executive coaching for public and nonprofit leaders, often supporting cross-functional teams in the developmental disabilities, education, housing, and health sectors. Dr. Jones brings a unique ability to bridge technical expertise with emotional intelligence—he is as fluent in quantum mechanics as he is in guiding board chairs through values alignment and cultural repair. He has coached high-performing leaders across California, the Deep South, and East Coast, with a focus on equity, transformation, and leadership resilience.
Married to a frontline physician and military veteran, and raising three daughters, Dr. Jones understands the balance of head, heart, and hustle. He is also an ordained minister and the author of Quantum Pearls, a 30-day devotional exploring lessons from science, faith, and fatherhood. Whether facilitating a learning circle or a board retreat, Dr. Jones helps leaders find clarity in chaos and strength in service.