Delmer Jones

Georgetown University, McDonough School of Business

“Creative strategist passionate about building brands, empowering communities, and driving impactful, global change.”

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia

Fun Fact About Yourself: I hosted a Juneteenth pop-up that sold out while spotlighting emerging Black fashion designers.

Undergraduate School and Major: Morehouse College, Business Administration

Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Accenture, Management Consultant

What excites you most about studying in Washington, DC? DC’s global energy and cultural diversity inspire me to think bigger and act with greater impact.

Aside from your classmates and location, what was the key part of Georgetown McDonough’s MBA programming that led you to choose this business school and why was it so important to you? The Global Business Experience stood out to me because it aligns perfectly with my goal of understanding cross-border business challenges and developing solutions that respect cultural and economic differences.

What course, club or activity excites you the most at Georgetown McDonough? The Georgetown Retail and Luxury Association excites me because it connects my passion for brand strategy with industry trends and leaders. I look forward to exploring how retail and luxury businesses adapt to evolving consumer expectations.

Georgetown McDonough programming focuses heavily on instilling a global mindset. Why is exposure to global diversity so critical to business success? At Accenture, I worked on a strategy project with an international client team where cultural perspectives informed innovative solutions and improved outcomes. That experience taught me how global diversity fuels creativity and better decision-making.

When you think of Georgetown University, what word comes to mind? Why?
Impact — because Georgetown prepares leaders to create meaningful change that transcends industries and borders.

Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: I led a retail strategy that secured a $100M investment to transform the customer experience and technology for a Fortune 500 client.

What is your long-term career goal? I want to lead a global brand or consultancy that empowers underserved communities and redefines how businesses drive social good.

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