First thing first, congratulations to Valeisha Jones who confirmed to Black Enterprise that she has been promoted to global head of women and black community engagement for Google. Attached to her new title she will be responsible for driving systemic and measurable change to create an even more inclusive culture at the tech giant. She will also lead a worldwide effort to enhance equal opportunities for women and African Americans at the company through recruitment and retention.
SOME BACKGROUND
Prior to entering the tech industry, Butterfield Jones held a variety
of high-profile positions in politics and entertainment. From 2011 to
2012, she served as the National Youth Vote Director for the Obama for
America campaign. In 2009, she was appointed Deputy Director of Public
Affairs at the U.S. Department of Commerce under then-President Barack
Obama.
Early in her career, she served as the Executive Assistant to the
president of HBO Sports after graduating from Clark Atlanta University
in 2000. She also worked her way up from an intern for Russell Simmons
to the Executive Director of his media firm, Rush Communications.
Butterfield Jones, who is also a mother and the wife of NBA champ
Dahntay Jones.
It's always good to see a Black woman in power, and most of all successful and helping others. I certainty wish her all the best and very proud of her.
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