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About Chilesa
CHILESA is an attorney, educator, writer, speaker and minister whose life exhibits her belief that it’s not just your actions but the embrace of who you are that makes an impactful difference. Growing up in Northwest Arkansas, she became the first African American female to graduate from her high school in 1995. She then attended Tougaloo College, a historically black college, on full scholarship after rejecting offers from many schools including Harvard, NYU and Vanderbilt. Graduating summa cum laude, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in both English and Political Science while at Tougaloo and went on to receive a Juris Doctorate Degree from the William H. Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas Little Rock. She is currently pursuing certification as a Biblical Counselor.
Chilesa's expertise in writing, forging collaborative efforts, and project management make her an invaluable asset. She has written numerous personal growth and fitness/wellness articles in addition to the publication “Tips for Passing the Bar Exam” (2007). She recently completed the editorial work on Gospel Music: The Sound of Hope written by her father, the late Dr. Eddie W. Jones whom, because of his love for God and lifestyle of authentic worship, she considers her hero.
Having experienced God’s redemptive power in her individual life and marriage, she is passionate about speaking life and hope to broken women. She writes a weekly inspirational blog entitled “Run Girl” where she encourages women to lace up their shoes, put their feet on the track and embrace their journey.
Chilesa believes a healthy “you” is one of the best ways to fully serve God, your family and your community. As a result, she is an avid runner having completed marathons, half marathons and shorter races in various states. She has been happily married for 18 years and resides in Phoenix, AZ with their three children.
CHILESA is an attorney, educator, writer, speaker and minister whose life exhibits her belief that it’s not just your actions but the embrace of who you are that makes an impactful difference. Growing up in Northwest Arkansas, she became the first African American female to graduate from her high school in 1995. She then attended Tougaloo College, a historically black college, on full scholarship after rejecting offers from many schools including Harvard, NYU and Vanderbilt. Graduating summa cum laude, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in both English and Political Science while at Tougaloo and went on to receive a Juris Doctorate Degree from the William H. Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas Little Rock. She is currently pursuing certification as a Biblical Counselor.
Chilesa's expertise in writing, forging collaborative efforts, and project management make her an invaluable asset. She has written numerous personal growth and fitness/wellness articles in addition to the publication “Tips for Passing the Bar Exam” (2007). She recently completed the editorial work on Gospel Music: The Sound of Hope written by her father, the late Dr. Eddie W. Jones whom, because of his love for God and lifestyle of authentic worship, she considers her hero.
Having experienced God’s redemptive power in her individual life and marriage, she is passionate about speaking life and hope to broken women. She writes a weekly inspirational blog entitled “Run Girl” where she encourages women to lace up their shoes, put their feet on the track and embrace their journey.
Chilesa believes a healthy “you” is one of the best ways to fully serve God, your family and your community. As a result, she is an avid runner having completed marathons, half marathons and shorter races in various states. She has been happily married for 18 years and resides in Phoenix, AZ with their three children.
