Lindsay Jones

Lindsay Jones, Esq. is the Chief Executive Officer of CAST, where she works with innovative educators and researchers to design education systems that are learner-centered, flexible, accessible, and rooted in Universal Design for Learning. Lindsay leads strategy to ensure all of CAST's work removes barriers, fosters belonging, and creates equitable education opportunities. Prior to CAST, Lindsay was the President and CEO of NCLD, a nonprofit that promotes research and advocacy to improve the lives of those with learning disabilities. Lindsay began her career as an attorney, advising schools and parents in special education matters. She was a partner with Gust Rosenfeld and is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and State Bar of Arizona. She sits on the National Advisory Committee of the Science of Learning and Development Alliance and is an Advisor to the Progress Center, a program that improves outcomes for students with disabilities, funded by OSEP and housed at AIR. She often appears in The Washington Post, US News and World Report, NPR and Education Week. She has authored articles appearing in The 74, and National Journal. She has served on boards including the Arizona Education Foundation, the Committee for Education Funding, IDEA Full Funding Coalition, Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Education Taskforce, University of Arizona Law College Association, and Council of School Attorneys, National School Boards Association.