Dena R. Jones
About Dena R. Jones
Dena R. Jones is the Vice President, Office of the CIO at Fannie Mae and Head of Operations at The TechPACT, with a strong background in DEI leadership and operational excellence.
Title and Roles
Dena R. Jones currently holds the position of Vice President in the Office of the CIO at Fannie Mae. Her role encompasses leadership responsibilities in the DEI Leader – Office of the CIO, in addition to being a DEI Leader for Integrated Technology Solutions at Fannie Mae. She also heads operations at The TechPACT in a remote capacity.
Career Background
Dena R. Jones has an extensive career background predominantly at Fannie Mae where she has served in various roles since 2003. Prior to her current roles, she was the DEI Leader – Integrated Technology Solutions (2016-2018) and held executive leadership positions within Integrated Technology Solutions from 2014 to 2021. Her earlier career includes positions at CitiMortgage, First Nationwide Mortgage, Prudential Home Mortgage, and Norwest Mortgage.
Education and Expertise
Dena R. Jones is academically accomplished, holding an Executive Certification in Management and Leadership from the MIT Sloan School of Management and a BS in Finance from George Mason University. Her expertise spans across digital transformation, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and financial analysis, making her well-versed in both leadership and operational excellence.
Notable Achievements
Dena R. Jones led the implementation of a comprehensive DEI strategy at Fannie Mae, significantly increasing diverse hires by 20% over two years. She played a critical role in digital transformation initiatives that led to a 15% reduction in operational costs. Additionally, she developed a metrics-driven DEI reporting approach, spearheaded inclusive leadership training attended by over 200 managers, and received internal recognition for promoting gender equality. Her mentorship has benefited emerging leaders within the organization.
Community and Industry Involvement
Jones has been actively involved in community outreach programs focused on improving financial literacy among underrepresented groups. She also served as the Scholarship Program Chair for The HITEC Foundation from 2018 to 2022. Frequently, she is invited to speak at industry conferences on operational excellence and DEI topics, showcasing her expertise and commitment to these important areas.