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​EDUCATE. SEEK TRUTH. HEAL.
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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, Founder and CEO of First Ladies of Poverty Foundation

​shatoyiajones.com
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​START WHERE YOU ARE. USE WHAT YOU HAVE. DO WHAT YOU CAN.


​Founder/CEO at First Ladies of Poverty Foundation, LLC  | International Poverty & Racial Equity Specialist | Speaker + Author

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     Shatoyia Jones (@ordinaryxinfluence) is a Louisiana native who grew up in poverty and was exposed to abuse, violent racism & financial hardship at a very young age. Now a 4x award-winning, international purpose-driven poverty and racial equity specialist, social systems analyst, author and social entrepreneur, she credits her underdog success to the ability to generate innovative, timeless solutions to excel in all areas of life, fueled by an unwavering resourcefulness, resilience, confidence, savviness and lifestyle anchored in lifelong learning. She makes ancient wisdom relevant and modern through investing, making it clear that success is not a destination; it is a lifestyle. She is also a multi-faceted philosopher, diversity and inclusion leader, passive income mentor and self development mentor. 

With 14 years (and counting) of experience in the management and program development, cultural transformation and DEI / EDI / D&I industries, Shatoyia was recently selected to serve as the sole project leader for Beyond El Campo literacy project in Costa Rica, Youth Engagement Specialist for Self/Dial AmeriCorps, Guest Workshop Host for Consortium for High Achieving Students of Color at Trinity College, Special Guest at MIT Innovation Conference & Harambe Seed Funding at Harvard Business. 

She has earned a strong reputation for being a visionary, forward-thinking and compassionate leader who doesn't quite believe in the "impossible" and was recently selected to provide press coverage for the following events: 3-day conference: Improving Outcomes for Students Living in Poverty and Trauma with the Collaborative for Educational Services, HerConference: Empower NYC with HerCampus, Power in Your Purse Awards and Business Fights Poverty NYC just to name a few (more listed under 'Awards and Accolades' on this page).  In 2019, she served as reigning Ms. Massachusetts 2019 AWOS and Miss Black America Mass 2018.

Shatoyia is passionate about: Love, Peace, Dance, Justice, Racial Equity & Poverty Thought Leadership, Arts, Travel, Education / Education Reform, Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship and Passive Income

H E A D S H O T S

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PRESS
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  • Next Gen HQ Spotlight: You Are Your Greatest Asset
  • Amazon: You Are Your Greatest Asset
  • 8 Women Leading Sustainability Change
  • JovenGo: La Lucha Contra el Racismo Sistemático
  • The Audience Converter​
  • Getty Images - MBA Shatoyia Jones
  • Washington Post
  • Promethean Podcast - Community, Conversation, etc.
  • 70 Black Female YouTubers to Follow in 2020​
  • Black on Black Education: Diversity and Inclusion​​
  • Forte Rising Stars
  • Pageant Planet - Miss Black America 2018 / Ms. Massachusetts 2019 AWOS
  • Amherst Splash Instructor: Shatoyia Jones
  • College Fashion Week
  • Entrepreneurship Campus
  • Amherst Bulletin
  • Watson Institute Scholar - Shatoyia Jones
  • Seen @ El Gran Combo - Shatoyia Jones
  • Ordinary x Influence: Diversity & Inclusion​
A W A R D S (&) H O N O R S
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2020

  • 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
  • Top 20 Aussie Business Plan Competition
  • 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
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Past Awards & Honors (2015-2019)
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You Are What You're Waiting For: Teaching You to Become Your Most Valuable Asset

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Older Press & Interviews

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Her Campus National, 8 Women Leading the Change in College Sustainability
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*Invest2Manifest™ with Shatoyia Jones
* Beyond the Poverty Line with Shatoyia Jones
​By Way of Melanin™: Art. Community. Conversation.​
Sawngs of Sunshine
Salty Saturdays

You Are Your Greatest Asset​
*La De La Paz - Lifestyle Blog (past)
* Ordinary x Influence - D&I consult (past)
* Born to Be Unique Consulting (past)

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      • Downtown Springfield
      • Springfield B
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    • Communities & Networking >
      • First Generation Wealth Builders Community at FLP
      • MMAP Springfield MA
      • Poverty Reduction Think Tank
      • Multicultural Community Team (Children in Welfare)
    • Academy: Financial Planning, Business and Investing Masterclasses and Educational Programs
    • Group and Private Coaching >
      • FLP Generational Wealth Coaching (Membership)
      • FLP Mentor Directory (Find a Mentor)
    • Access Free Resources
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