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Latest Insights
Why Literacy Matters: The First Step Toward Lifelong Learning
Literacy is the first milestone on the path to economic and educational empowerment. In rural Tanzania, this simple skill becomes a gateway to opportunity and lifelong learning.
When Girls Learn, Communities Rise
Educating girls isn’t just a moral imperative—it’s a multiplier effect. This feature explores how access to education transforms the future of rural Tanzanian communities, one girl at a time.
How I Help Organizations Move from Vision to Value
Behind every successful transformation is a roadmap. In this feature, I share how Red Hills Consulting turns bold ideas into measurable outcomes.
Transformation Isn’t a Department—It’s a Culture Shift
True transformation isn’t about structures—it’s about shifting mindsets and fostering a culture of adaptability and trust.
From Oxford to Kingston: A Journey Through Legacy, Literacy, and Love
Reflections from Jamaica—honoring my aunt, revisiting my father’s roots, and reaffirming the power of education and community.
Equity Meets Innovation: Responsible AI for Social Impact
AI can help nonprofits work smarter—but only when guided by ethics, equity, and purpose.
Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: My Journey to Red Hills Consulting Group
In a high-rise conference room, I realized that despite my seat at the table, my voice still felt unheard. That moment changed the trajectory of my career…
The Value Question: Why Do Organizations Overlook Operational Excellence?
Growth starts inside. Too many leaders overlook this truth—and it’s costing them.
Southern Africa Changed Me: Adventure, Reality & What Zimbabwe Taught Me About Opportunity and Equity
What Nonprofits Can Learn From Enterprise-Wide Corporate Transformation (And What to Ignore)
From Idea to Institution: Why Ambitious Initiatives Stall at Execution (Part 1)
When a Girl Gets to Simply Study
From Idea to Institution: Why Execution Is Where Strategy Breaks Down (Part 2)
When the Leader Changes, the Execution Infrastructure Has to Hold. Does Yours?
Your Organization Doesn’t Have an AI Problem. It Has an Infrastructure Problem.
News & Updates
Renée Jones Selected as Featured Speaker at the 2026 NYBLACKMBA Power of YOU! Women’s Conference (June 2026)
Renée Jones has been selected as a featured speaker at the 5th Annual Power of YOU! Women’s Conference, presented by the NYBLACKMBA Metro New York Chapter of the National Black MBA Association, taking place July 16–17, 2026, at UBS, 11 Madison Avenue, New York City.
Now in its fifth year, the Power of YOU! Women’s Conference is one of the premier leadership and professional development experiences for women of color across industries. This year’s theme, Unapologetically Powerful: Focus and Positioning in a New Era, brings together professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders for two days of keynote conversations, breakout sessions, and high-impact networking.
Renée will join an esteemed lineup of speakers for panel discussions centered on leadership, career advancement, business growth, and personal empowerment — themes that sit at the core of her work helping organizations and leaders close the gap between strategy and execution.
The conference is sponsored by UBS and held at 11 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010.
For registration and additional information, visit nyblackmba.org/women
Renée Jones Featured as Speaker at The Fractional Women’s Summit (May 2026)
Renée Jones was selected as a featured speaker at The Fractional Women’s Summit, an invite-only, one-day conference held on May 14, 2026, in New York City — built entirely by and for the fractional and boutique consulting community.
The summit brought together over 100 women practitioners for a sold-out day of sessions covering fractional trends, AI, pricing strategy, executive presence, and go-to-market frameworks. Every element of the programming reflected what the fractional community itself asked for — making it one of the more intentionally curated events in this space.
Renée presented “From Idea to Income: The Real GTM Playbook for Building a Boutique Consulting Practice” — sharing the strategies that work, the lessons learned, and the referral engine she wishes she had built sooner. Her session brought a perspective distinct from most voices in the fractional space: as a boutique strategy consultant, Renée sits at the intersection of where fractional executive work ends and deep structural consulting begins, and made the case that fractional leaders and boutique consultants are natural partners in serving clients at the highest level.
The event was founded and led by Kristi Gaudioso, Lesleigh Irish-Underwood, Mary Yang, and Allison McMillan.
Renée Jones Appointed to Board of Directors and Board Development Committee at Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (April 2026)
Renée Jones has been appointed as a Member-at-Large on the Board of Directors and as a joint member of the Board Development Committee (BDC) at Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ), officially sworn in at the organization’s 18th Annual Meeting in Basking Ridge, NJ.
GSHNJ serves over 13,000 Girl Scouts ages 5–17 across seven New Jersey counties, supported by nearly 9,000 adult members and a volunteer board deeply committed to the Girl Scout movement. In her dual role, Renée will contribute to the governance and strategic leadership of the council while supporting the BDC’s work of identifying and recruiting top talent to strengthen GSHNJ’s governing bodies. This appointment reflects Renée’s longstanding commitment to equity, youth development, and mission-driven leadership in the social sector.
Red Hills Consulting Group Graduates from Nasdaq Milestone Circles (December 2025)
Red Hills Consulting Group is proud to have completed the Milestone Circles program at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, a highly selective 12-week accelerator designed to support women entrepreneurs in scaling sustainable, impact-driven businesses.
Through the program, Red Hills sharpened its growth strategy, strengthened its referral and outreach pipeline, and expanded its network of mission-driven partners. The experience reinforced our commitment to disciplined execution, intentional growth, and building systems that translate vision into measurable results.
As part of this milestone, Red Hills was recognized with a feature on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square, marking a moment of visibility that reflects steady progress, consistency, and purpose-driven leadership.
We are grateful to the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and its partners for investing in women-led businesses and ecosystems that drive meaningful change. We look forward to applying these insights as we continue partnering with organizations navigating transformation, scale, and complexity.
✨ This milestone reflects where we’ve been — and where we’re going next.
Upcoming Convening: Beyond the Frontiers 2026 (March 2026)
Renée will serve as an Action Lab Facilitator at Beyond the Frontiers 2026, leading a working session that pressure-tests execution readiness, governance, and operating model risks as initiatives move from concept to deployment. The convening brings together global leaders focused on building durable institutions and sustainable value.
This engagement reflects Red Hills Consulting Group’s focus on helping leaders translate strategy into durable institutions.
📍 American University, Washington, D.C.
🗓 March 11–12, 2026
Red Hills Joins Nasdaq Milestone Circles (August 2025)
I’m excited to share that I’ve been accepted into the Milestone Circles program at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, a 12-week accelerator designed to equip entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and community needed to scale.
For Red Hills Consulting Group, this represents more than just a program — it’s an opportunity to deepen our impact, sharpen our growth strategies, and connect with a powerful network of peers and mentors who share a commitment to building businesses that create meaningful change.
I look forward to bringing back new insights and momentum to the work we do with mission-driven organizations and forward-thinking leaders.
✨ Stay tuned — this is just the beginning of what’s ahead for Red Hills.
New Feature: Renée’s Perspective on Social Impact with Jalawelo (August 2025)
I had the privilege of sharing my reflections in Jalawelo’s newsletter on what it means to create change with courage, compassion, and commitment. It’s a reminder that impact isn’t always about speed—it’s about staying present for the long journey. 💡 “Helping is not just a technical skill — it’s a posture of showing up, listening, and being willing to stay present through both the victories and the setbacks.”
📖 Read the full piece here: Jalawelo newsletter
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