About the Director
Jonie S. Cannon
Jonie has dedicated herself to serving underserved children in Minnesota by providing extensive support to those impoverished, children in the foster care system, adopted families, and families in domestic violence shelters. As a business director, Jonie passionately leads as a torchbearer for change, advocating inclusivity within the BIPOC community. Recognizing untapped potential, she skillfully transforms challenges into opportunities through empathetic leadership. ​​She has had the privilege of leading teams over decades, as a childcare service provider, educator, consultant, and associate Pastor.
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Current Community Leadership and Involvement as of 2026
- African American Child Well-Being Advisory Council
- Board Member, Domestic Abuse Project (DAP)
- Council Member, Keep Families Connected Minnesota Law Firm
- Member, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated
Our Values
Collaboration:
We are stronger when we work together by coordinating with community partners, agencies, and organizations to build a better tomorrow.
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Inclusion:
We create an environment where all individuals feel valued, supported, and heard while making sure our focus is centered on the voice of children, youth, and families served.
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Action:
We stand on leveraging our expertise developed over the years to invoke and influence change through advocacy for quality service in support of those individuals that we serve.
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Excellence:
Excellence through consistent quality and accountability, our focus on positive outcomes with everyone we are afforded to work with.