Daphne E. Jones

About Daphne E. Jones

My high school guidance counselor’s career advice was, “Daphne, girls like you don’t go to college. I recommend you go to secretary school.”…This was despite a 4.0 GPA. I graduated from high school, and after a month of being a secretary at Women’s Day Magazine, I realized I shouldn’t be a secretary; I should have one. Shortly after that, I got my BS degree and my MBA, transforming the negative energy of my counselor’s predictions and biases and using it as an agent to spur achievement. Since then, I’ve worked for some of the world’s most recognizable companies—IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Hospira (now part of Pfizer), and General Electric– in roles varying from systems engineer at IBM, director, executive director, vice president, corporate officer, chief information officer, and senior vice president. I implemented and scaled global technology to help companies WIN. My mission? To help professional women break through similar barriers – whether internal or external – and win when others say they won’t.I also advise organizations to break down barriers to spur organizational change and digital transformation. I do this through… I inspire companies, associations, and organizations about- Holistic Leadership in Age of AI- How to Turn Crisis into a Catalyst for Change- Know Yourself, Grow Yourself & Show Yourself- better outcomes/ higher income - AI: Toy, Tool, Teammate or Terminator, “ ’”A guide to equip leaders to take ownership of their careers and overcome critics to win. I have served on the boards of AMN Healthcare, The Barnes Group, and Masonite International, on audit compensation Nominating & Governance committees. → We help overlooked and nontraditional candidates, including women and people of color, become board-ready to serve on paying boards.If you’re reading this, I want to remind you:If we can upgrade software and scale companies, we can grow ourselves, our careers, and those around us—by pursuing great visions, rewiring our thoughts, and mapping a path to success. Contact me if you’re a company or individual ready to scale, shatter barriers, become board-ready, or disrupt limiting beliefs so you can experience breakthroughs.Business

Experience

1. Speaker & Author

   Daphne E. Jones, Keynote Speaker And Author

   Jan 2020 — Present · Miami, FL, US

Education

• Illinois State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Management

• Illinois State University

  MBA, Management and Marketing