About Me
“We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one.”
-Source Unknown
In addition to my work as a coach, I am a communications consultant, partnering with organizations and individuals to support brand and executive storytelling. I am also an adjunct professor at USC’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.
I am committed to fostering equitable access to education and supporting emerging leaders, especially those from underrecognized backgrounds. I am on the board of Ready to Succeed, which empowers foster-impacted college students to launch successful careers. I also serve as a Governor for the Television Academy, representing the Public Relations Peer Group.
Before launching The Jones Code, I was EVP and Head of Communications for HBO and HBO Max, where I led communications for the industry-leading content portfolio. I was a trusted advisor to the C-suite, driving senior executive communications, crisis and reputation management, and spearheading publicity teams.
My entertainment publicity career began as a unit publicist working on feature films. I am an alumna of Amherst College, where I earned my BA magna cum laude in French.
Some things that aren’t on my resume:
Born in South Los Angeles, I grew up the youngest of five and only girl, in the nexus of the Baby Boomers and Gen X. LA public schools led to a rude awakening when I landed at an elite New England college half the size of my high school.
I had learned early on to read between the lines and hear the unspoken. After pursuing a few different paths (pre-med, Ph.D. student, and high school Algebra teacher), I returned to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment. The ability to listen deeply and with curiosity led me to thrive as a publicist (and, years later, as a coach).
My PR career advanced through multiple industry-wide transformations over the course of three decades. It was unpredictable, mostly fun, and always fueled by hard work. I always knew I would eventually change careers – one day.
But years pass, responsibilities grow, families expand. Then came the moment, with urgent clarity, when it was time to seek a new inspiration. And I never looked back.
That leap ultimately led me to the work I was meant to do - helping others create a path forward with intention.