Alissa R. Jones is a native of Springfield, Ohio where her story of survival began. She is a notable author, motivational speaker, and the is the Founder and Director of, Survivors with Voices Foundation [S.W.V]

Alissa Currently resides in Houston, Texas where she has had the opportunity to build the Survivors With Voices Foundation which has several chapters to assist survivors embrace their seen and unseen scars, find a voice, and ultimately overcome their past. S.W.V. provides a platform for those abused to commune, and provides an outlet in which their voices may be heard; through spoken communication, testimonies, and strategic planning for a successful future.

As the CEO of Survivors With Voices Publishing Alissa's desire is to provide an outlet through written expressions that will help women identify their testimonies through abuse and overcome their circumstances as a stronger person. Through Survivors With Voices Publishing Alissa aspires to inspire those that would like to share their trials in the areas of abuse, disability, financial hardship or illness. As a strong advocate of supporting other's visions and goals Alissa has a passion strengthening women in all areas of life.

Various life experiences have inspired Alissa to publish short Stories such as,"Uncle Roger" A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing that is in the compiled book "The Journey" Healing Passages, Women's Edition story of abuse, survival, and recovery. Her true testimony led her to release "The Stones that Built me Strong," in May of 2014. Alissa takes readers through a journey of all of the stones that allowed her to become stronger, wiser, and happier. Alissa described this book as informative, uplifting, and very transparent. Although, there are very personal situations highlighted in this book it is beneficial for every survivor which is why readers can also obtain the work book, Turn Hurtful Stones from Your Past Into Stepping Stones for Success". In this Memoir, Author Alissa Jones shares her story of trials & tribulations of all the stones that were thrown at her through life. Life's most trying moments left her with a lot of unsolved problems and unanswered questions. Each stone that was thrown at her has allowed her to obtain peace, understanding & forgiveness.