With over two decades of experience in multi-state labor law compliance, Jolisa Jones-Corey brings human capital expertise in news and entertainment as well as nonprofit organizations. Her passion is in creating human resources processes and procedures, developing and growing the HR function to best serve the business needs of the employer, and designing and facilitating learning opportunities for staff at all levels.
Jolisa recently served as Chief Human Resources Officer for The People Concern, leading the human resources department for a merged organization that grew exponentially during her tenure. Previously, Jolisa oversaw HR at California Community Foundation, where she started her relationship with Vantaggio HR when the company managed the hiring process.
Jolisa worked on both coasts for News Corporation, managing human resources and community relations for Fox Television Stations, Inc. and KTTV-TV and KCOP-TV in Los Angeles. She previously worked in New York City for various businesses, including cable television, marketing and online services. She began her HR career in Florida for Nationwide Insurance.
Nonprofit service has been an important part of Jolisa’s life. She served on the Board of Directors of Mar Vista Family Center, the Executive Advisory Council for the Asian Pacific Americans Legal Center, and the Corporate Advisory Committee for the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations. She is a member of the Junior League of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter of Phi Mu Fraternity.
Jolisa earned a master's degree in mass communication and a bachelor's of science in advertising from the University of Florida. She loves to travel, reading, and her family.