Carmen Jones, MPA

Carmen is a Howard University graduate, and the Founder & CEO of The Black Girl Social Club. She is also the Executive Director of BGSC Jr., a nonprofit she founded for Black girls, ages 11-21 with a mission to provide support with academic, cultural, professional, and social development. She is also a published author, a former TEDX Host, and MC.

Carmen was awarded the “Woman of Community” Award on behalf of the annual Galentine’s Day Gala for entrepreneurial women worldwide in February of 2023. She was also awarded a seat on Martell Cognac’s Swift List for entrepreneurs making a difference in the community. 

She’s spent a much of her life teaching and mentoring children in underserved communities, working especially with young girls. She currently serves on the Advisory Board for The Birth Advocacy Project, an organization that advocates for equal access to quality prenatal and perinatal care for all families of color. 

Carmen has a Master's of Public Administration with a concentration in Public Policy from Clark Atlanta University, as well as a certification in Entrepreneurship from Cornell University. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA, where she continues to prioritize her passion of combining community building with entrepreneurship.