Episode 110
A conversation with Deanna Marie Jones
TRANSGENDER WOMAN
52 min • 3 July 2025 (recorded 26 June 2025).
Deanna’s pronouns are she/her, and she is a transgender woman. Find out what that means to Deanna in this episode.
We also talk about the positive evolution of the job industry, what good leadership looks like, the importance of finding community, and what allies can do to help.
“If you’re in a crawl space or a hole anywhere, you have two choices; you can crawl out, or you can just lay down and let the dirt just cover you up, and I made the decision to crawl out.”
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About Deanna
Deanna Marie Jones is a seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience in the technology sector, specializing in sales, operations, and project management. She spent 25 years at a Fortune 100 technology company, where she drove innovation, led cross-functional initiatives, built strategic partnerships, and supported organizational growth. As the President of the Harmony LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, Deanna is committed to fostering inclusive environments where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered.
Drawing from both her personal journey and professional experience, Deanna helps individuals and organizations navigate major life transitions by encouraging people to embrace the unique gifts they’ve been holding back. She believes that when people show up with what truly lights them up, they don’t just transform their own lives, they elevate the culture around them. Through storytelling, reflection, and practical insight, she helps teams reconnect with meaning, purpose, and their full potential at work and beyond.
Deanna is a proud member of the National Speakers Association. She holds an MBA from Elon University and a Master’s in Instructional Technology from the University of Maryland University Global Campus. Outside of her professional life, Deanna enjoys speaking at the Monti, a storytelling group in Durham, and coaching T-Ball.
You can find Deanna on her website deannajones.com