Tameka Jones

Tameka Jones is an accomplished marketing and public affairs professional with extensive experience across various organizations. Currently serving as the Manager of Public Affairs at Cortex Innovation District since January 2024, Tameka leads public affairs projects and integrates marketing strategies to enhance brand presence. Prior roles include Marketing Manager at Concordance, where strategic messaging and branding were the focus, and Consultant II for Clinical Program Marketing at BJC HealthCare, responsible for market analysis and project management. Tameka also held positions as Marketing Team Lead at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Digital Marketing Manager at The Salvation Army, and Communications Specialist for the American Red Cross, demonstrating a strong background in both digital and traditional marketing. Tameka is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Strategic Brand Communication from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, complementing a BA in Art & Design/Advertising from Iowa State University.