Welcome to Beyond The Heights
From the streets of Logan Heights to communities everywhere, join us as we explore the stories, strategies, and solutions that redefine resilience and spark change.
In communities like Logan Heights, we face significant obstacles such as educational and economic disparities, as well as the over-incarceration of Black and brown youth. But we aren’t just talking about these issues—we’re actively working to overcome them.
Welcome to Beyond the Heights—a Logan Heights Community Development Corporation podcast where we amplify voices, tackle challenges, and envision a brighter future for all.
Meet the host, Monte A. Jones
Monte A. Jones serves as the dynamic President and Chief Executive Officer of the Logan Heights Community Development Corporation, a position he has held since 2006. With over two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, Monte has demonstrated a commitment to equitable and sustainable community development. His focus extends to identifying and nurturing community-based leadership, enhancing health and educational outcomes for communities of color, and fostering innovative partnerships between the private and public sectors.
Prior to joining Logan Heights CDC, Monte proudly served for 20 years in the US Navy. His civic engagement experience includes roles on the City of San Diego Citizens Equal Opportunity Commission, Chollas Valley Planning Group, and as Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, San Diego Chapter. Currently, Monte currently serves on the Board of Directors for California Coast Credit Union.
Monte holds both a bachelor’s and a Master of Business Administration degree as well as various nonprofit and leadership certificates, including those from the University of San Diego Nonprofit Institute, the Fieldstone Foundation Executive Learning Group, the Harvard Divinity School Executive Management Program for Community Development, the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy Fundraising Academy, and the 2000 LEAD San Diego Program.
Episode Details Episode 1: Empowering the Next Generation.
January 2, 2025
In our first episode, “Empowering the Next Generation,” host Monte A. Jones talks with community leaders and activists Cornelius Bowser (Shaphat Outreach) and Terrence Shigg (Any Body Can Youth Foundation) about gun violence prevention and how to keep Black & brown youth out of the justice system and on the path to prosperity. This special debut was recorded in front of a live audience of our Youth Empowerment & Diversion (YED) clients at our inaugural YED Family Connections Dinner.