Voices for Children Welcomes Murrieta Community Leader Liz Jones to Board of Directors

Jones, a real estate professional, is driven by her dedication to nonprofit service and youth mentorship

(February 4, 2025) RIVERSIDE, CA –  Voices for Children, which provides youth in foster care with volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs), today announced the addition of Liz Jones to the organization’s board of directors. Jones, a real estate professional in Riverside County, has been volunteering with Voices for Children since 2019. She has also been recognized for many years by her community for her dedication to nonprofit service and youth membership.

“Liz is compassionate, creative, and generous, and exemplifies the service leader mindset we seek in our board members,” said Voices for Children’s President & CEO Jessica Muñoz, Esq., MFS. “She has been a dedicated volunteer with Voices for Children for many years, and we are excited to welcome her to our board of directors. We all look forward to working with her, and benefiting from her wisdom, counsel, and advocacy.”

Jones is the lead of the Jones Realty Group at Keller Williams, a top producing team in the Southern California real estate market. In 2023, she was honored by the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce with a Citizen of the Year award for her commitment to service, particularly through Voices for Children. She also gives back to her community through her involvement in a variety of organizations, including Rotary, Professional Women’s Roundtable, 100 Women Who Care, STAT Horse Sanctuary, and Global Ministries. She has served in leadership roles with Rotary, the City of Murrieta, local hospitals on their governing board, and the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, as well as on several nonprofit committees.

After hearing a representative from Voices for Children speak at a community event, Jones felt moved to support the organization’s mission. She began to donate and promote awareness of Voices for Children through her business, and was soon serving on the organization’s Marketing Committee. In 2020, Jones accepted the invitation to join Voices for Children Riverside County program’s Community Advisory Council.

Driven by the belief that collaboration creates lasting impact, Jones is dedicated to mentoring young people, fostering their personal and professional growth, and building stronger communities. She lives by the principle that investing in others transforms lives and inspires change.

“While my career is fulfilling, my greatest joy comes from service in my community,” said Jones. “Whether I’m mentoring young professionals, supporting local nonprofits, or contributing to my church and neighborhood, my mind is always on how I can make the world around me a bit better. Voices for Children is doing amazing work supporting and advocating for youth in foster care, especially in Riverside County. I am honored to be a part of this organization’s mission, and hope to expand our impact in the Inland Empire.”

Founded in 1980, Voices for Children transforms the lives of children in foster care in San Diego and Riverside Counties by providing them with CASAs. These volunteers – trained and supported by Voices for Children – advocate for youth in court, school, medical settings, and more to ensure their needs are met. Over time, a CASA often becomes the most consistent adult in the life of a child in foster care.

This year, close to 2,500 children in San Diego County and 6,000 children in Riverside County will likely spend time in foster care. Voices for Children is currently aiming to match 175 children with a volunteer CASA advocate during their annual “Your Voice, Their Future” volunteer recruitment campaign, which takes place now through May 1 (National Foster Care Awareness Month).

To learn more about the valuable work of CASA volunteers and take action to make a difference, please visit speakupnow.org.

To find the next CASA volunteer information session near you, please be sure to select “San Diego County” or “Riverside County” after visiting this link: https://www.speakupnow.org/volunteer/volunteer-information-session/

If you would like to book a speaker from Voices for Children for your organization or event in Riverside County, please contact Kathi Urmanita at RCVolunteer@speakupnow.org or 951-391-8873.