Program Manager

In January of 2021, LeighAlison Jones joined ASSURE (The Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence), which is the FAA’s Center of Excellence for UAS Research, as a Program Coordinator. She is responsible for ensuring the completion and performance of ASSURE research projects. In 2025, LeighAlison transitioned to the Program Manager role. 

In 2018, LeighAlison received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Mississippi State University, with a double minor in mathematics and chemistry. In 2024, she received her Master of Business Administration from Mississippi State University. Before joining the ASSURE team, she served as the Coordinator for Admissions at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.