Press Kit

Kwanza Jones is an investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose work operates at the intersection of culture, community, and capital. Her focus is consistent across platforms: expanding access, unlocking opportunity, and driving measurable impact.

She is the co-founder of the Kwanza Jones & José E. Feliciano Initiative (Jones•Feliciano), an investment and philanthropic platform that partners with nonprofits and for-profits to accelerate change. Jones•Feliciano focuses on four core pillars - education, entrepreneurship, equity, and empowerment - and has committed nearly $500 million to advancing these efforts.

Jones brings a multi-platform approach to building value, combining capital deployment with cultural influence and community engagement. Through her company, SUPERCHARGED®, she develops media, community platforms, and experiences designed to inspire action and equip individuals with the mindset and tools to succeed.

Kwanza's career spans music, media, law, business, and philanthropy. As an accomplished recording artist, she has achieved multiple chart successes, including reaching the Top 10 on the Billboard music charts - demonstrating her ability to build cultural connection and engage broad audiences at scale.

She has held leadership roles as a board member and advisor to organizations, including UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, the Apollo Theater, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and Bennett College.

Jones earned her Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University, a Master of Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University School of Law, and a Juris Doctor from Cardozo School of Law. She has taught cross-cultural negotiation as an adjunct professor at New York University and served as a court-appointed mediator for the New York City Civil Court.

While her work spans many industries, Kwanza views it through a single lens. She often says she may have many titles, but she only has one job: to boost humans and humanity.