How can a successful working mother, daughter, former Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer and Co-President for the Recording Academy, and now Vice President of Partnerships and Engagement at Google, have it all together? The amazing Valeisha Butterfield Jones had gone through the ups and the downs from the entertainment to the technology industries, to get where she is today.
The BluePrint
“My purpose was validated through my work. I was 100% fulfilled and never dreaded coming into the office. I was clearly in my zone – being able to combine working in the sexy, pop culture of entertainment while doing work that gave back to the community,” Butterfield Jones stated from her book, “THE GIRLPRINT: The ultimate blueprint for girls to propel their dreams into action.”
Valeisha Butterfield Jones graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a degree in Political Science. After college, Butterfield Jones had a job offer as the Executive Assistant for the President of HBO Sports. “I was coordinating matches at Caesar’s Palace,” Butterfield Jones stated from her book.
Furthermore, she was an intern for Entrepreneur Mogul Russell Simmons. The opportunity led Butterfield Jones as the Executive Vice President of Rush Communications. As she continues her road of success, Butterfield Jones landed a volunteer job for then-Senator Barack Obama. Assisted in campaigning his run as the next 44th President of the United States. Butterfield Jones co-founded, and was the CEO of Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN). A non-profit organization that focused on leadership and innovation for the next generation of women within the entertainment, media, and tech industries. Butterfield Jones was also the National Director of Diversity and Inclusion for Alzheimer’s Association. Nothing has stopped her there!
Making an Impact For Many People
In 2009, Butterfield Jones had a chance of a lifetime, to work with the Obama Administration as the Deputy Director of Public Affairs. She also helped the former President with the re-election campaign as the National Youth Vote Director. “The position was a dream opportunity for me. I got to spend time engaging young people, promoting awareness of the political process…,” Butterfield Jones stated from her book.
The marketing and communications strategist, and North Carolina native had made many career moves that helped her to be at the top of many industries. With so many years of experience, Valeisha holds her daily Mast(Her)ed (now SEED) webinars for professionals, college students, and new career dreamers. This program helps many to gain a strategic mindset, and to be inspired for the next opportunities. Nothing is impossible for the mother of two. “Let your day job finance your passion,” quoted by Butterfield Jones.
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Updated on May 27, 2023
