Tara Michaela Jones is the founder and Executive Director of The Youth Sexpert Program, a nonprofit organization dedicated to training the next generation of sexual health experts. Through digital workshops and hands-on intensives, Tara empowers high school-aged youth to take on leadership roles as trusted resources for sexual health in their own communities.

A passionate educator and activist, Tara has been at the forefront of conversations about sex education, working tirelessly to challenge taboos and build spaces where young people feel affirmed. Her work is rooted in the belief that every young person deserves access to comprehensive sex education—no matter where they live or the barriers they face. Tara's innovative approach combines her background of years of personal research, public speaking, writing and digital content creation to make sex education not just a curriculum, but a tool for liberation and systemic change.