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About Shatoyia Jones: Legacy & Gallery
Disciple / Public Figure / Mentor / Author / Speaker / Philanthropist / Chakacha Performance Artist
Cacica (female chief ruler) of Kingdom Woman Finishing School
Despite the increased opportunity for women to access more positions of leadership and influence, I find one astonishing common denominator that stagnates a woman’s ability to maximize every opportunity: superficially anchored confidence that is attached to something outside of themselves, which hinders their ability to show up for an opportunity they believe is outside of their reach, as well as the ability to advocate for themselves and their needs in environments that shame them for doing so. Hundreds of thousands of women later, I know without a doubt how it is not enough to empower women with more opportunities. A woman must also possess the confidence and a sense of self-worth that is unattached to the opportunity to be had to pursue them and the preparation in skills to maximize each opportunity presented to them.
As Cacica of Kingdom Woman Finishing School of feminine refinement and self-mastery for women who holds various positions with women's organizations around the globe, I am commissioned to work with talented and ambitious women of all ages and stages of life who hold great positions of leadership and influence in society from the local community to homemaking to politics and government to the royal family and everything in between.
Stay updated on the latest on Shatoyia and her women's advocacy, wealth education/equitable opportunity access/poverty reduction advocacy, upcoming events and appearances, as well as how you can get involved or support!
Fun Facts About Me:
I am a Louisiana native born and raised. I live in New England and have lived there for about a decade now. I play violin, African hand drums and (very) beginner piano. My newest hobbies are pilates, archery and cold-press juice making. I speak 3 languages and am studying Haitian Creole / Louisiana Creole. I don’t look like what I have been through and overcome. I designed my Africa-inspired evening gown. I have my own “Smithsonian” evening gown that has seen me through 3 major events in my life. I play violin and beginner piano. I have lived and. worked internationally. I have written a book and am currently in the process of launching my feminine refinement book series, as well as my global 5 Stage Poverty Reduction Framework. In addition to my women’s empowerment work, I am a wealth education and poverty reduction specialist.
"Diversity is the representation of a variety of audiences in culture, features, perspectives and beliefs. Inclusion is the creation of a space where each individual is not only represented in being asked to sit at the table but also to be invited to influence the conversations, decisions made and opportunities to be had and received."
- Shatoyia Jones
international women's advocate, wealth education consultant, equitable opportunity access & poverty reduction specialistPerformance Artist: Chakacha, African, Latin Dance
Most live entertainers provide a generic, predictable experience, but I am known to leave guests with a truly uniquely memorable experience. My performance is more than just entertainment; it is a joyful celebration of feminine life energy, and an invitation to join in the celebration.
What You Can Expect from My Performances or Classes: I provide a mysterious, mesmerizing beauty and entertainment experience. I bring a balance of mystical beauty, elegance and spice to any event, being sophisticated yet sensual and often performing in stunning costumes. I provide elegant & family - friendly entertainment for everyone in attendance. I bring bring instant excitement & cultural richness.
With a performance (or class) bringing beauty, movement, dance and music to your event, you are rest assured to associate your business / organization with an unforgettable experience that leaves your guests desiring to visit again for more, while establishing your community as a must-stop destination for top-tier entertainment, amongst other services you provide. I perform and host women events, inspirational events, corporate functions, artist nights, galas, charities and more introducing a family-friendly, uniquely mesmerizing & spiritual entertaining and healing experience that inspires an increased appreciation for women
Bonus Health benefits: Tone muscle / Improve posture / relieve back and joint pains / lose weight / aid in preparation for childbirth / relaxing form of meditation and physical movement / low impact workout for all ages / relieve menstrual pain & PMS...and so much more!
Wealth Education Consultant, Equitable Opportunity Access & Poverty Reduction Specialist, Founder of First Generation Wealth Builders
What are the frameworks to create more equitable opportunities for socio-economic advancement and a higher quality of life for underserved and under-resourced communities? What is the solution to national poverty eradication?
As a wealth education consultant, equitable opportunity access and poverty reduction specialist and thought leader, I specialize in offering community-based solutions and holistic equitable frameworks for organizations and relevant stakeholders that desire to create and implement workforce development & readiness training with the inclusion of wealth education as a pathway to sustainable local, regional and national poverty reduction.
I have also published my 5 Stages to Building Wealth framework in a wealth building playbook for first and second generation wealth builders, as well as the organizations that desire to serve them.
- Shatoyia Jones
international women's advocate, wealth education consultant, business development, equitable opportunity access & poverty reduction specialist2023, 2024 Awards & Accolades
2024 Awards, Accolades, Media & Press
MassCultural Council, STARS residency
Judge & Mentor, 2024 Diamond Entrepreneurship Challenge
Self-published author, Vale Yon Fanm: Value of a Woman
Miss WMass, 1st runner up and scholarship awardee
Board Nomination: Urban League of Springfield (TBD)
Board Nomination: SC of Springfield (TBD)
2023 Awards, Accolades, Media & Press
ForbesBLK member inductee, ForbesBLK
Historic New England Awardee, Kingdom Woman Finishing School - DFS
Black Currency x NT Awardee, Kingdom Woman Finishing School
Media & Press, Black Currency x NT Award
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - City of Springfield Awardee, First Generation Wealth Builders
Media & Press, ARPA Awardee - City of Springfield
Board Member appointment: Women Helping Other Women (WHOW) Network
Mass Cultural Council - Arts Recovery Awardee, Kingdom Woman Finishing School
Mass Cultural Council - STARS Residency Awardee, Kingdom Woman Finishing School
Previous Year Awards, Honors & Accolades
Judge & Mentor, 2024 Diamond Entrepreneurship Challenge
Girlboss Scholarship Recipient 2020
Aussie Business Competition Grant Awardee & Scholarship Recipient
Top 20 Finalist Aussie Business Plan Competition
Ms. Massachusetts 2018 AWOS
Miss Black America Massachusetts 2018
Volunteer of the Year 2019 AWOS
Forté Rising Star 2017
Next Gen Summit Scholarship Recipient
Digital Undivided Award Recipient: Doonie Fund
AC Early Decision Scholar
Miss National Honor Society 2015
Violin I Orchestra Excellence Award - 2015
Presidential Scholar Award - 2015
Lady Lotus Book Club Scholarship Recipient - 2015
Rotary Service Award Recipient - 2015
Burger King Scholarship Recipient - 2015
Finalist: National Scripps Spelling Bee
Spotlight Mentor: Women Who Create
Digital UnDivided Scholarship Recipient
Doonie Fund Scholarship Recipient
Holyoke Media Grant Awardee - Podcamp
Watson Institute Scholar, 2019
Selection & Primary Nomination: Miss Spanish 2015
Selection & Primary Nomination: Miss Orchestra 2015
Invitation: Watson Institute Scholar
Invitation: Special Guest Harambe Seed Fund at Harvard Business
Invitation: MIT Innovation Venture Conference
Various other academic awards - 2001 - 2015
Media & Press
Kingdom Woman Finishing School wins award, Black Currency x NT Award
First Generation Wealth Builders wins award, ARPA Awardee - City of Springfield
8 Women Leading Sustainable Change in College Sustainability, Her Campus, Shatoyia Jones
Seen at El Gran Combo Live, MassLive, Shatoyia Jones
Meet Shatoyia Jones, Her Campus
Modern Witnesses, Shatoyia Jones
Inspiring Interview Feature, Be Tree Lyfe
Scenes Inside Miss Black America, The Washington Post
On Self Love, The Indicator at Amherst College
Shatoyia Jones, RecruitTalk
Amherst College Student & Social Entrepreneur Makes History, Her Campus
Shatoyia Jones, Northeastern Program for Teaching by Undergraduates (learningu.org)
Community, Communication and Connection, Break the Chains Podcast
Generational Wealth Bootcamp, BlackNews.Com
20-Year Old Consultant Challenge Boundaries of Consulting Industry, Her Campus
How Pride is Holding You Back From Business Growth, The Audience Converter
Improving Outcomes for Students Living in Poverty & Trauma, Collaborative for Educational Services
Campaign Advocate: Clarence Sharp, Monroe City School Board Member - Radio Ad
Ouachita students shine at 2015 Scholars' Banquet (thenewsstar.com), Scholars Banquet
Professional, Volunteer & Service Work History
Disciple / Public Figure / Mentor / Author / Speaker / Philanthropist / Chakacha Performance Artist
My love for connecting people with life transforming products, services and resources to improve their quality of life is infinite. My experience in being able to transform the lives of others while contributing to to the significant growth (community, revenue and impact) of organizations of various sizes whose mission and vision I believe in, like yours, is extensive with 20+ years of operations & project management, creative directorship, strategic development and growth, marketing and sales experience and hundreds of corporate, small business, non-profit and grassroots organizations in my portfolio and a combined total of $100M+ in revenue within the last 5 years.
I have been entrusted with the vision of small and large high-profile organizations from a variety of industries, from leadership and management to education (all levels, including EEC) to telecommunications, fintech and e-commerce to fashion and retail to food and hospitality to government and international diplomacy. I started my first business at 8, built and sold 3 businesses before the age of 22 and received my first leadership role of a national and international company as consultant at 23. The marketing types I have extensive experience in include: organic online (social media, organic traffic / paid ads, SEO and search optimization), offline business development (events, word-of-mouth, direct mail, cold/warm calling, lead prospecting, strategic partnerships).
As of 2024, I serve as multi-awardwinning international women's advocate and Cacica of Kingdom Woman Finishing School, 8x award-winning finishing school of self-mastery, divinity and feminine refinement, as well as world leader in feminine education, as well as Founder/Principal Wealth Education Consultant, [Racial] Equitable Opportunity Access and Poverty Reduction Specialist of First Generation Wealth Builders. I am the author of feminine refinement series, Vale Yon Fanm: Value of a Woman, American Rescue Plan award-winning wealth building and poverty reduction playbook 5 Stages to Building Wealth and You Are Your Greatest Asset, and former Vice President and Strategic Development: Communications, Growth (all Departments) of Women Helping Other Women Network in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Media Kit: Available Upon Request
Business Inquiries: helloshatoyia@gmail.com
Additional Trainings & Certifications
XCEL Financial: In progress
Microsoft Office Specialist: Word - 2015
Microsoft Office Specialist: PwrPt - 2015
Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel - 2015
International Peer Support Specialist - 2015
Rock Climbing Belay Certification - Hadley MA - 2016?
Cooperative Office Education - 2015
APEX Career at Amherst College - 2017
TIPS Bartender - 2017
CFS: Course From Scratch - 2020?
BGM: Billy Gene Marketing - 2020?
Aussie Business Roo Crew Fellowship - 2020
Harvard x MIT EDX - Business Foundations - 2020
Verizon Small Business - 2022
Indeed Compentencies:
Microsoft Office Specialist: Word - 2015
Microsoft Office Specialist: PwrPt - 2015
Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel - 2015
International Peer Support Specialist - 2015
Rock Climbing Belay Certification - Hadley MA - 2016?
Cooperative Office Education - 2015
APEX Career at Amherst College - 2017
TIPS Bartender - 2017
CFS: Course From Scratch - 2020?
BGM: Billy Gene Marketing - 2020?
Aussie Business Roo Crew Fellowship - 2020
Harvard x MIT EDX - Business Foundations - 2020
Xcel - 2023
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Arts and Performance Resume
Arts & Performance
2015
Improv Performer: Liturgical Dance {Mt. Pleasant Church, Carroll High School, Monroe, LA}
Choreographer and Dancer: Raqs Sharqi / Raqs Baladi2, Hip Hop, Line Dancing {Amherst Dance, Amherst, MA};
Choreographer: Hip Hop & Salsa Dancing {YMCA, Monroe, LA};
Kizomba Partner Dance {American Legion, Hadley, MA}
Singer and Violin Player {First Baptist Church Worship Team, Amherst, MA}
2016
Guest Performer: Chakacha3 {Student Arts Museum: Student Arts Showcase, Amherst College, Amherst, MA}
Performer: Chakacha {International Study Abroad Event, Amherst College, Amherst, MA}
Performer and Choreographer: Burlesque {Amherst Dance, Amherst, MA}
Salsa solo and Bachata partner dance {Noche Latina, Mount Holyoke, Holyoke, MA}
2017
Heels, Feminine Empowerment Workshop{Amherst College, Amherst, MA}
Performer and Filmographer: Chakacha Bellydance and Argentine Tango {Sole Experience, Independent Film project}
Performer: Modern and Contemporary improvisation solo {Note to Self, Amherst College, Amherst, MA}
'Guest Performer: Kizomba partner dance {American Legion - Hadley, Amherst, MA}
Guest performer: Raqs Sharqi / Raqs Baladi {UMASS Annual Bellydance Festival, Amherst, MA}
Guest Performer: Bellydance {Arts at Amherst, Amherst, MA}
Resident Instructor: African Dance, Modern & Contemporary, Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba and Zumba Dance Fitness {Beyond El Campo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica; Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica)
2018-2023
“Marvelous Mentor” & House Manager: Musical Theater, Broadway and Jazz {US Performing Arts Camp
National Ambassador & Guest Performer: Raqs Sharqi / Raqs Baladi / Chakacha {International Women’s Day, Springfield,MA}
Organizer & Guest Performer: Raqs Sharqi / Raqs Baladi / Chakacha, Monson Cultural Picnic, Monson, MA
Founder, Owner & Instructor of Rubies Dance Academy, Springfield, MA, USA
Guest Dance Instructor: Salsa, Swing, Bellydance {Splash!, Amherst, MA; Northampton, MA, Boston, MA}
2024
(2024) አፍሪካ ውስጥ ውበት እና ውበት: Celebrations of Africa {Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence, MassCultural Council, Springfield, MA};
Beauty of Africa STARS Residency, {MassCultural Council, Springfield, MA}
Traditional African Dance, {Families Against Domestic Violence, Springfield, MA}
Performer: Chakacha Bellydance, {Artist Cafe, Springfield, MA}
Traditional African Dance, {Miss Black America, Kansas City, Missouri}
Abre Dance Therapy Fitness {Make It Springfield, Springfield, MA}
Admin Assistant {Conservatory of Music, Springfield, MA}
Performer: Chakacha {Miss America Org, Agawam, MA; Worcester, MA}
My specialities are: cultural authenticity, musicality, cultural and technical styling and improvisation.
MEDIA
ArtsHub Profile | YouTube Video (Dance Variety) | Chakacha YouTube Video
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Business, Entrepreneurship and Wealth Building
2023, Owner/Cacique of Kingdom Woman Finishing School
2022, Mentor / Speaker / Host / Sponsor: 2023 Harvard Women in Business IBC
2019, I-Invest National Youth Business Competition Mentor & Judge, I-Invest
Judge and Mentor, 2019 i.Invest Competition
Invitation: Special Guest Harambe Seed Fund at Harvard Business
Invitation: MIT Innovation Venture Conference
My Brown Matters - Gabrielle
ProvokeWoke - Melissa Li
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Communications / Media / Broadcasting / Marketing / Influencer & Branding / Public Relations / Writing / Model
2023
CT Influencer, CT Spring Care Package
Influencer, Facetory Skincare - Moon Velvet Sleep Mask
Designer and Model, 2023 Black Vivid Fashion Show
Media & Press, 2023 I Am Me Fashion Show
2021
Host & Producer, Beyond the Poverty Line
2020
Writer, Blogger, Princessa de la Paz | La De La Paz
2020
Writer, Blogger: Princessa de la Paz | La De La Paz
Writer, Poverty Reduction and Community Development, Shatoyia Jones – Medium
2019
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Medium - Ordinary x Influence - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (2019-2021)
Media & Special Guest Improving Outcomes for Students Living in Poverty and Trauma, Collaborative for Educational Services
Media & Special Guest Business Fights Poverty NYC Conference - LINK
Media, Podcamp 2019
Media & Special Guest Power of Your Purse Awards
Media & Special Guest for Acceptance Granted: Crystal Grant, CRNA - LINK
2018
Model, College Fashion Week (New York): Royalty Experience
Model, 2018 College Fashion Week (Boston)
2017
Female Empowerment and Journalism, Her Campus
2016
Faith Based Content, The Odyssesy - 2016
2015
Editor in Chief, Founder / President, Beyond the Doors
Community Development & Programming
2023
CT Influencer, CT Spring Care Package
Influencer, Facetory Skincare - Moon Velvet Sleep Mask
Designer and Model, 2023 Black Vivid Fashion Show
Media & Press, 2023 I Am Me Fashion Show
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Development & Fundraising: Grantwriting
MCR Property Management
Event Planning & Fundraising / Development, Tracye Whitfield Springfield City Councilor Campaign
2022, Mentor / Speaker / Host / Sponsor / Talent Recruitment: 2023 Harvard Women in Business IBC
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
2023
African Dance Artist, Families Against Domestic Violence
Raqs Sharqi / Chakachaka / Raqs Baladi Performance Artist, The Artist Cafe
Owner, Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Consultant, Ordinary x Influence
2018
ProvokeWoke - Melissa Li
2015
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Education / Education Reform / Workforce Development & Readiness / Wealth Education
2023
President, Vice President of Education, CATCH Toastmasters Hartford, CT
Various self-development and feminine refinement trainings, Kingdom Woman Finishing School
Kingdom Woman Finishing School Open House & Skills Trainings
2022
Senior Administrative Assistant, Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School (2022)
2015
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Faith Based Ministry
Singer and Violin Player: First Baptist Church Amerst, Worship Team
Finance / Asset Management / Development & Grant Writing
MCR Property Management
Event Planning & Fundraising / Development, Tracye Whitfield Springfield City Councilor Campaign
2022, Mentor / Speaker / Host / Sponsor / Talent Recruitment: 2023 Harvard Women in Business IBC
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Health and Wellness (Mental, Physical, Spiritual)
Kingdom Woman Finishing School Open House & Skills Trainings
Abre by Shatoyia - Abre Dance Fitness & Wellness and Auditions and Workshops at AC
First Ladies of Poverty Foundation - First Generation Wealth Builders Site [1] [2]
Joie by Shatoyia
School of Joie
Valeur D’une Femme
My Brown Matters - Gabrielle
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Leadership, Boards, Mentorship & Management
2024
Judge & Mentor, 2024 Diamond Entrepreneurship Challenge
2023
Owner and Cacique of Kingdom Woman Finishing School
Board Member and Vice President (CURRENT); Strategic Development, Ops, Communications & Development: Women Helping Other Women (WHOW Network)
Vale Yon Fanm: Value of a Woman Series
2022
Board Member and Vice President (CURRENT); Public Relations (Oct 2023): Women Helping Other Women (WHOW Network)
Mentor, Women Innovator & Trailblazers (WIT)
Property Manager, MCR Property Management
Mentor / Speaker / Host / Sponsor: 2023 Harvard Women in Business IBC
2019
Founder / CEO - Director of Operations / Principal Wealth Education, Equitable Opportunity Access and Poverty Reduction Specialist, First Ladies of Poverty Foundation-First Generation Wealth Builders
Co-Chair, Strategic Development and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, SCORE Western Mass
2015
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Ministry, Volunteer and Philanthropy
2022
Board Member and Vice President (CURRENT); Public Relations: Women Helping Other Women (WHOW Network)
Mentor, Women Innovator & Trailblazers (WIT)
Various Roles: Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, MCR Property Management
Mentor / Speaker / Host / Sponsor: 2023 Harvard Women in Business IBC
Judge and Awardee, Miss & Jr Juneteenth
Founder / CEO - Director of Operations / Principal Wealth Education, Equitable Opportunity Access and Poverty Reduction Specialist, First Ladies of Poverty Foundation-First Generation Wealth Builders
2019
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Property Management, HR & Operations
MCR Property Management
2022, Mentor / Speaker / Host / Sponsor / Talent Recruitment: 2023 Harvard Women in Business IBC
Public Service and Government
2022
Board Member and Vice President (CURRENT); Public Relations: Women Helping Other Women (WHOW Network)
Senior Administrative Assistant, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Event Planning & Fundraising / Development, Tracye Whitfield Springfield City Councilor Campaign
Family Intake and Engagement Coordinator, Springfield Partners for Community Action ELC
Public Speaking
2022
Board Member and Vice President (CURRENT); Public Relations: Women Helping Other Women (WHOW Network)
Senior Administrative Assistant, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Guest, MIT Innovation Conference 2018
Guest Speaker 2021 - 9 to Survive: Sayge Women
Guest Speaker / ARHS Career Day: Life Coach, Entrepreneur Mentor Speaker
Guest, Harvard African Business Conference 2017; 2018
Guest Speaker & Special Guest Amherst Rotary
Guest, Speaker, Workshop Host - Building Wealth 101 Gasoline Alley - LINK
Speaker & Special Guest SpeakerSisterhood - Florence, MA
Guest, Speaker, Workshop Host - Equity & Inclusion - Passion, Identity, Esteem and Social Responsibility, Consortium for High Achieving Students of Color at Trinity College - LINK - LINK 2
Hostess and Speaker, The Art of Being a Woman - Self Image Workshop
Speaker, Love on Her Arms at AC -
Hostess and Speaker, Faith, Religion, Spirituality Open Dialogue and Panel
Five College Networking Social Event and Party
Hostess, Speaker and Instructor Abre Dance Heels Feminine Empowerment Workshops
Hostess and Instructor Food Justice, Consumption and Waste Open Dialogue and Panel
Hostess and Instructor Rags and Rugs - Creative Sustainability Event
Hostess, Instructor and Facilitator I Love You (Finding Genuine Love & Receiving it)
Hostess, Instructor and Facilitator Five College Networking Social & Party
Creative Director, Designer, Hairstylist, Model and Model Coach Trash to Fashion: Five College Sustainability Fashion Show, Amherst College
Guest Speaker & Mentor: #BossTalks
Presenter & Workshop Host: Back to Basics - Fundamentals of Success in the Age of Social
Speaker and Instructor Amherst Speak
Guest Speaker & Special Guest Body Positivity and Confidence Guest Speaker: Confidence 101: Love Yourself First - Girl Behind the Look
Guest Instructor: Splash! - Philosophy of Religion, Spanish Conversation, BellyDance, Entrepreneurship 101 (2015-2018)
Media & Special Guest Next Gen HQ 2019
2019
2018
Guest Speaker & Special Guest Amherst Rotary
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Strategic Partnerships for Impact and Growth; Consulting
2022
Board Member and Vice President (CURRENT); Public Relations: Women Helping Other Women (WHOW Network)
Senior Administrative Assistant, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
2015
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Women Empowerment
2023
Board Member and Vice President (CURRENT); Strategic Development, Ops, Communications & Development: Women Helping Other Women (WHOW Network)
Vale Yon Fanm: Value of a Woman Series
Judge and Awardee, Miss & Jr Juneteenth
Kingdom Woman Finishing School Open House & Skills Trainings
Event Planning & Fundraising / Development, Tracye Whitfield Springfield City Councilor Campaign
2022
Mentor, Women Innovator & Trailblazers (WIT)
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission,
Mentor / Speaker / Host / Sponsor: 2023 Harvard Women in Business IBC
Founder / CEO - Director of Operations / Principal Wealth Education, Equitable Opportunity Access and Poverty Reduction Specialist, First Ladies of Poverty Foundation-First Generation Wealth Builders
Business Inquiries: helloshatoyia@gmail.com
MORE
Speakers, Workshops - Ordinary x Influence (weebly.com)
Shatoyia Jones - National Ambassador - AFRI K QUE LIMITED | Business Profile | Apollo.io
Shatoyia Jones - Pageant Planet
shatoyia_jones_accolades2019_updated.pdf (weebly.com)
Shatoyia Jones - Founder / CEO / President - School of Joie | LinkedIn
Full Resume of Activities (2015-2018) - Google Docs - SJones13 DRIVE
BRIEF ACTIVITIES Extracurriculars LIST_2016.docx - Google Docs - SJones13 DRIVE
Splash!
Northeastern Program for Teaching
Harvard Women in Business
Harvard Social Entrepreneur - WeSpeak
The Odyssey
Her Campus
SCORE WesternMass
i.Invest Competition
Girl Behind the Look
Next Gen Summit HQ
Pageant Planet
Afri(k)que
Collaborative for Educational Services
HEC Academy
Amherst College
Power of Your Purse
Gasoline Alley
Speaker Sisterhood
Whatever It Takes (WIT) Judge and Mentor
Amherst Rotary / Rotary Club
Harambe Seed Fund
Desiree Talley Law Group PLLC
AWOS
Community Action
Academy Hill School - Springfield
CHAS at Trinity College
Make It Springfield
Valley Venture Mentors
Green Screen Studios
Women Who Create NYC
Holyoke Media
Podcamp WesternMass
Chicopee TV - public access
Focus TV - public access
The Hub
First Baptist Church Amherst
Sheraton Hotel
Girlboss
Clubs &Org Affiliations
Adventist Christians to Serve
Amherst Electronics Club at Amherst College
First Generation Association at AC
Amherst Dance
AMMO at AC
Archery Club at Amherst College
The Indicator
Amherst Speak
Love on Her Arms
Outing Club - Outdoors, Camping, etc.
Helping Hands
Professional & Social Memberships
Member, Association of Black Business Professionals (ABBP) - 2020 - PRESENT
Member, Make - It - Springfield - 2019 - 2020
Partner, Valley Venture Mentors - 2020 - 2022
Member, Billy Gene Marketing - 2020 - Present
Member, CFS: Course From Scratch - 2020 - Present
Co-Chair & Mentor: Strategic Development & Diversity / Equity / Inclusion SCORE WesternMass
Mentor: Women Who Create NYC
La Case: Spanish House - 2017 or 2018?
Member, BECMA
Amherst, MA Scholar, Early Decision Scholarship Awardee
Member, HerCampus Trendsetters (2016-CURRENT)
WHOW Network
Key: * = Volunteer Work
BY YEARS
2008 - 2014
Monroe, LA, Born to Be Unique Consulting
Monroe, LA, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church: Choir, Dance, Usher Board
2015
Monroe, LA, Ad Face, Monroe School Board: Clarence Sharp Campaign
Monroe, LA, President, National Honor Society
Monroe, LA, Miss National Honor Society
Monroe, LA, President, Student Ambassadors
Monroe, LA, Co-Founder and VP, Adopt-a-Freshman
Monroe, LA, Founder Spanish Club
Monroe, LA, Founder / Creative Director / Editor in Chief, Beyond the Doors publication
Monroe, LA, Committee Member, Student Advisory Committee
Monroe, LA, Juvenile Court: Volunteer Peer Defense Lawyer, Juvenile System
Amherst, MA Scholar, Early Decision Scholarship Awardee
Amherst, MA, Choreographer and Dancer: Bellydance, Hip Hop, Country, Amherst Dance - Amherst College
Amherst, MA, Contributing Writer, Amherst College - The Indicator S1 | S2 | S3
Amherst, MA, Contributing Writer, Amherst College - Her Campus
Amherst, MA Club Member, Amherst Electronics Club
Amherst, MA Literacy Mentor, Reader to Reader
Amherst, MA Diversity Open House Student Host
Amherst, MA Mentor and Mental Health Presenter, Active Minds - Amherst College
2016
Amherst, MA, Senior Editor, Her Campus Amherst
Amherst, MA, Communications Coordinator, Amherst College
Amherst, MA, First Baptist Worship Team & Violin Player
Global, Educational and Leadership Consultant - Project Coordinator, Crimson Education
Amherst, MA, Choreographer and Dancer: Bellydance, Hip Hop, Country, Amherst Dance - Amherst College
Amherst, MA Performer: Belly dance, Student Arts Showcase, Student Arts Museum - Amherst College
Amherst, MA Performer: Belly dance, International Study Abroad Event - Amherst College
Amherst, MA Team Member and Content / Campaign Creator and Manager on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, AmherstSays
Global, Contributing Writer, The Odyssey Online
2017
Amherst, MA Media Intern, Amherst Media
Amherst, MA Campus Correspondent for Her Campus Amherst: Senior Editor, Social Media, Budget, Events - Her Campus Amherst
Amherst, MA, Choreographer and Dancer: Bellydance, Hip Hop, Country, Amherst Dance - Amherst College
Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica Global Literacy Project Manager & Instructor, Beyond El Campo - LINK
Massachusetts, Independent Professional Cuddler - Cuddle Therapy, Cuddle Comfort | LINK
Global Brand Influencer, Her Campus Trendsetters
Global Brand Ambassador, Sand Cloud
Global Brand Ambassador, Be Tree Lyfe
Global Brand Ambassador, Pura Vida
Global Brand Ambassador, Just Strong
Global Brand Ambassador, Creations for a Cause
Global Brand Ambassador, Panda Paw
Host, Under Construction
2018
Florence, MA Author, Myth of the Self Made
Amherst, MA Reunion Bartender, Amherst College
Amherst, MA Project Manager & Japanese-English Cultural Exchange Mentor, GPI US
Amherst, MA Mentor and House Lead, US Performing Arts Camp
Amherst, MA, Global Independent Personal Trainer / Wellness Coach, Abre Dance Fitness & Wellness
Amherst, MA, Choreographer and Dancer: Bellydance, Hip Hop, Country, Amherst Dance - Amherst College
Amherst, MA, Project Manager & Spanish - English Cultural Exchange Mentor, ITD
Amherst, MA Farmer, Book and Plow Farm
Hadley, MA Server, Pulse Cafe
National Brand Ambassador, Afri(k)que
Peer Support Advocate, Afiya Peer Respite
Special Ed Paraprofessional, HEC Academy, Collab for Educational Services
Youth Engagement Specialist, Self/Dial Americorp, Northampton High School
Project / Client Coordinator & Admissions Associate, Academy Hill School
MISC
Partnership, Desiree Talley Law, PLLC
2019
Ms. Massachusetts 2019 AWOS
Founder: First Ladies of Poverty Foundation
Participated in Miss Western Massachusetts
Author: You Are Your Greatest Asset
Co-Chair, Strategic Development and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, SCORE WesternMass
Partnerships
Valley Venture Mentors, Springfield, MA
Make - It - Springfield, Springfield, MA
2020
Chicopee, MA Author, You Are Your Greatest Asset
Chicopee, MA Career Development Consultant (Interview, Resumes, etc.), FLP Foundation
Guest Speaker: Leverage the Art of Investing as a Competitive Advantage for a Success...& Sustain.. Developing Career, Suncoast Developers Conference
Guest Speaker: Harvard Women in Business WeSpeak Conference
Oradora Invitada - JovenGo: La Lucha Contra el Racismo Sistemático
Executive Producer /Host of Invest2Manifest™
Executive Producer / Host of Beyond the Poverty Line with Shatoyia Jones
Partnership: Harvard Women in Business
Co-Host, Speaker & Virtual Production Assistant:Monsoon Cultural Picnic
Teacher, Educator: HSSP MIT Virtual Summer Program, Grades 7-12
Digital Undivided Award Recipient: Doonie Fund
Official Mentor: Women Who Create
Guest Speaker / Interview: Community, Communication and Connection, Promethean Project Podcast
National Ambassador: Afri(k)que, Limited
In-Kind Sponsor / Mentor / Coach: Miss Black Teen Scholarship Pageant
Guest Speaker / #BossTalks [Link]
Holyoke Media and Podcamp Western Mass Volunteer Grant Recipient: First Ladies of Poverty Foundation
Presenter/ Podcamp Western Mass: Back to Basics- Fundamentals of Success in the Age of Social Media
Guest Speaker & Interview / Black on Black Education Podcast: On Education, Diversity and Inclusion, Education Reform and Access [Link]
Guest Speaker & Interview/ The Audience Converter: How Pride is Holding You Back From Growing Your Business [Link]
Speaker / ARHS Career Day: Life Coach, Entrepreneur, Mentor, Speaker
2021
Springfield, MA Operations Manager: Snapchef Springfield
Business Development Associate: Sunglass Hut
Women Innovators & Trailblazors Mentor (WIT)
Book: 5 Stages to Building Generational Wealth: A Research-Based Guide for Individual, Community and Generational Poverty Reduction
Book: Value of a Woman Series: Maintaining High Value Relationships
Book: Value of a Woman Series: The Makings of a High Value Woman
Book: Sawngs of Sunshine: 365 Affirmations for Daily Use
Book: Value of a Woman Series: What a Woman Brings to the Table
Founder/Creator: School of Joie, JDVS
Co-Chair: Small business development and DEI Chair, SCORE WesternMass
Diversity Movement Podcast Guest: DEI, Poverty, Racial Equity
Nominee & Award Recipient: 100 Women of Color 6th Annual Gala and Awards, Simsbury, CT
Guest Speaker: (9 to Survive) Pandemics Impact on Women, SaygeLink
Partnership: Valley Venture Mentors in Springfield, MA
Interview & Article Feature: E.B.A.U with Khem Soul
Executive Producer / Host: Beyond the Poverty Line (relaunched)
Mentor: Score Western Mass
2022
Springfield, MA Creative Director / Hostess / International Women’s Advocate: Valeur D’une Femme
Springfield, MA Creative Director / Instructor: School of Joie
Springfield, MA Author, Valeur D’une Femme Vol I: Value of a Woman (July 2022)
Springfield, MA Author, Valeur D’une Femme Vol II: Sawngs of Sunshine (July 2022)
Springfield, MA Founder / CEO / Director of Operations & Wealth Education Consultant, First Ladies of Poverty Foundation
Enfield, CT Property Manager & Leasing Consultant, MCR Property Management
Holyoke, MA Temp Admin Assistant - Student Affairs, Holyoke College
Springfield, MA Temp Admin Assistant - Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
CURRENT (as of 2022):
Springfield, MA Creative Director / Hostess / International Women’s Advocate: Valeur D’une Femme
Springfield, MA Creative Director / Instructor: School of Joie
Springfield, MA Author, Valeur D’une Femme Vol I: Value of a Woman (July 2022)
Springfield, MA Author, Valeur D’une Femme Vol II: Sawngs of Sunshine (July 2022)
Springfield, MA Author, Valeur D’une Femme Vol III: A Guide to Elegance
Springfield, MA Author, Valeur D’une Femme Vol IV: Spotting the High Value Man
Springfield, M
National Ambassador for Afri(k)que
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Raqs Sharqi, Raqs Baladi, Chakacha (also known as Danza du ventre or ‘bellydance’ in the Western world), is an ancient movement practice originating in North Africa, primarily as a celebration of feminine energy and grace as opposed to a mystical entertainment experience. It also has been a multi-generational (can be done by those of all ages and stages of life) source of healing and healthcare for women and men around the world with little known health benefits that include: boosting self-confidence and self-esteem, relieving physical pain and PMS, increasing an organic and natural consciousness and awareness of the health and well-being of one’s own body and spirit, toning muscle, improving posture, relieving back and joint pains, losing weight and aiding in preparation for childbirth. This movement form serves as a forgotten method of meditation, physical movement and low impact workout for all ages.I have also taught and performed African Dance, Liturgical, Latin/Salsa, Hip Hop, Modern & Contemporary, Lyrical and more.
Specialities: Body Confidence, Styling and Musicality | Business Inquiries: helloshatoyia@gmail.com
2015-2018
Hello ልዕልት Le’elt / Leult Kingdom Women and the Kingdom Men that protect, provide for, honor and cherish us (and whom we love, honor and respect in return). I am Shatoyia Jones, an adventure seeking, memories creating and passionate woman of excellence, child of Yahweh, disciple-in-training of Christ, Louisiana native now living in MA. I have a love for unadulterated and wholesome love, self-mastery and self-respect, travel, social dancing, eating good food, karaoke, meaningful conversations, social dancing, making my home feel like home in my free time.
Professionally, I aim to make the world a better place by empowering our women to understand their value and present themselves accordingly to access and maximize social and professional opportunities for a higher quality of life. I also do what I can to make educational and workforce development training accessible to reduce poverty and increase individual and communal wealth.