Van Jones attends the world premiere of Amazon Prime Video’s “Free Meek” limited documentary series at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, in New York City on Aug. 1, 2019.

Jones is an American news commentator, author, and non-practicing attorney. He is a co-founder of several nonprofit organizations, including the Dream Corps, a “social justice accelerator.” He is the author of The Green Collar Economy and Rebuild the Dream, both ranking as New York Times bestselling books. He is a regular CNN contributor and host of The Van Jones Show. Jones also served as President Barack Obama’s Special Advisor for Green Jobs. He is a well-known advocate for criminal justice reform and in 2019, he teamed up with Meek Mill, Jay-Z, Michael Rubin, and more industry power players to create the Reform Alliance. Jones is the CEO of the organization. You can see more standout moments from Jones’ successful career by clicking through the gallery.