Afton Jones
Senior Equality Talent Partner @Salesforce
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Equality Talent Partner @Salesforce
Atlanta, GA, US
Co-creator of Boots to Boardroom Military Enablement Program responsible for managing budget, success metrics, and stakeholder communication while serving as B2B task force lead Managed D&I initiatives throughout professional services to align hiring strategies, hiring manager enablement, and ERG groups/stakeholders to aid goal of 50% of employees hired by 2023 to be Underrepresented Groups Leveraged Workday reports to organize and analyze Customer Success Group interview feedback, reporting bias and data trends to VP & Senior leaders to drive accountability and secure buy-in for diversity initiatives Nominated to Salesforce Certification Taskforce to design a program giving equity to diverse candidates by allowing participants to earn a Salesforce certification which decreased ramp time and increased candidate competitiveness Facilitated equality meetings with hiring leaders and talent attraction to share market trends for diverse talent while advocating for equitable hiring practices which decreased bias within the interview process by 14% Impact Award recipient (Q4 FY22) for revolutionizing the TCG hiring process by developing a visual strategy that demonstrated how candidates without Salesforce experience could impact and contribute to recruiting strategy Presented global enablement sessions to train Equality Recruitment team on how to coach hiring managers to interview and evaluate candidates based on competencies to increase funnel of diverse talent while mitigating bias
EDUCATION
Mary Baldwin University
Bachelor of Arts
ABOUT AFTON JONES
Im passionate about driving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through strategic initiatives and program management. I specialize in creating impactful solutions that foster inclusive environments. With a focus on data-driven decision-making, I design and implement DEI programs that not only support underrepresented groups but also enhance organizational performance. I leverage a strategic approach to stakeholder management, collaborating with leadership teams to align DEI goals with business objectives. My experience includes developing comprehensive strategies that address systemic barriers and create sustainable change, empowering organizations to build equitable workplaces. With a track record of advocating for diversity and inclusion at the senior level, I am dedicated to fostering cultures where everyone can thrive, ensuring that diverse voices are heard, valued, and represented.
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