Alia Jones-Harvey is the Associate Commissioner, Workforce, Education & Policy at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment. She joined the office in 2015 as director of education and workforce development. By successfully building partnerships with employers, unions, non-profit organizations, schools, and City agencies, Jones-Harvey has launched educational and training programs that have served over 20,000 New Yorkers across film, TV, music, theater, publishing, and advertising. Jones-Harvey also leads the agency’s campaign in support of digital games, to develop an equity-centered talent pipeline, engage employers, establish strategic partnerships, and grow the industry in New York City.