Jillian Jones

Jillian Jones is an MBA candidate at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where she is actively involved in various academic and professional activities. She is also recognized as a Private Equity Associate at The Carlyle Group, focusing on secondaries private equity and portfolio finance. Prior to this role, she worked as an investment banking associate at Morgan Stanley, where she specialized in the Media and Communications Group and held positions in global capital markets.23

Educational Background

• Bachelor of Economics: Jillian graduated from The Wharton School with a focus on Marketing and Operations Management, along with a minor in Engineering Entrepreneurship.
• Previous Degrees: She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Accounting) and Political Science from the University of Washington, graduating Magna Cum Laude.23

Professional Experience

• Current Role: As a Private Equity Associate at The Carlyle Group since July 2022.
• Previous Positions:
  • Investment Banking Associate at Morgan Stanley (July 2021 - August 2022)
  • Global Capital Markets Analyst at Morgan Stanley (July 2019 - July 2021)
  • Lead Research Assistant at the University of Pennsylvania.3

Involvement and Contributions

Jillian is known for her leadership within the Wharton community, having served as an officer in various student organizations. She has been recognized for her contributions to the Wharton Council and has received multiple awards for her academic achievements and community service efforts.34

Personal Interests

Beyond her professional pursuits, Jillian is passionate about advocating for women affected by divorce through her work with Supportive Divorce Solutions, Inc., which she founded. She also engages in community service and enjoys outdoor activities with her rescue dog.12