Rene Jones

Rene Jones is a Partner and Chief of Social Impact at United Talent Agency (UTA), a prominent talent and literary agency based in Los Angeles and New York.13 She is the founding director of the UTA Foundation, which she established in 2004.34

Professional Background

Rene Jones has an extensive background in corporate philanthropy, community development, and national fundraising.1 Her career path includes:

• Starting in the U.S. Senate
• Working as a finance director and consultant for high-profile political campaigns
• Serving as a development director for several national organizations in the non-profit sector1

Role at United Talent Agency

As Partner and Chief of Social Impact at UTA, Rene Jones:

• Oversees charitable and volunteer opportunities for the agency1
• Provides strategic philanthropic guidance for clients, executives, and corporations1
• Serves as the head of enrichment for the agency1
• Guides UTA's high-profile clients on their social impact strategies3

Initiatives and Programs

Jones has created several signature programs at UTA, including:

• Project Impact
• UTA Mentoring
• Extreme School Makeovers in Central America
• UTA University1

Global Impact

Rene Jones has been instrumental in bringing awareness to global causes. She has:

• Traveled with clients and NGOs to Africa, Central America, Haiti, and South America1
• Focused on issues such as clean water, girls' education, affordable housing, malaria, micro-financing, and women's issues1
• Visited over 60 countries1

Recognition and Appointments

• Appointed to the California Volunteers Commission3
• Recognized for inspiring meaningful social engagement for decades2
• Fostered a culture of philanthropy within UTA2

Rene Jones currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband Roy and their children, Chase and Vivienne.1