Collections by Michelle Brown WSG News & Features Editor Jackie Jones

Her name is Jackie Jones and let her tell you about her experience. Most recently, she was a Junior Account Executive at Van Dyke Horn, a Detroit-based public relations firm. At VDH, she worked on local and state-wide initiatives such as Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency, Marathon Petroleum Company, and the City of Detroit's Strategic Neighborhood Fund.
Previously, she served as a Public Relations Assistant at Bloom Transformation Center, a wellness center focused on mental health awareness, in downtown Detroit. At the center, she worked with its director and CEO, Dr. Rose Moten, on all media strategies, administrative details, and community engagements. Specifically, she developed the center’s annual Sedona retreat, gong meditation events, and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE®) programs.
Additionally, she was a Marketing intern at the Museum of African Art in Culture in Portland, ME, and an editorial intern at DBusiness Magazine, where I copy-edited, reported, and published daily content. At DBusiness, she contributed to On the Move, the Tech and Mobility Newsletter, and DBusiness’ Daily News.
Jackie graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.