Educator, Motivator, Mentor, Consultant

About Dawanna

Dawanna Jones was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas. After attending local schools, she graduated from Central Senior High School. She then went on to obtain an Associate of Arts degree in Management Development from Lamar Institute of Technology, a Bachelor of Applied Arts & Science degree majoring in business from Lamar University, a Master of Education in Educational Technology Leadership from Lamar University, and a Master of Public Administration in Public Management from Arkansas State University.

Dawanna has a servant attitude and loves helping others achieve their personal and professional goals. She was a high school business and financial educator for 15 years. Motivating, inspiring, and teaching others financial literacy and entrepreneurship is her passion. With a passion and gift to help others succeed, she has found that developing leaders and individuals is what she loves most. Currently, she is employed with Bechtel Energy Inc. as a Community Engagement Specialist. A woman of many hats, she has founded several small businesses including a craft business, photography, editorial services, tax preparation and educational consulting. She is the current owner of Senoj Professional Business Services where she does business & financial consulting including website design and management, social media management, and more. She is also the founder and President of Black Business Professionals of Southeast Texas.

In March of 2022, she was recognized as a young leader to watch by the 100+ Black Women Coalition and in October of that same year as a Woman of Integrity by the Better Business Bureau. She has also been a guest speaker at several events and featured in several publications.

Dawanna loves serving the Lord and is an active member in her church. She is a 2020 graduate of the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Leadership Beaumont program and a 2021 graduate of their Mentorship Program. She is a member of several organizations and serves on several boards, including the Lamar University Alumni board. Dawanna enjoys volunteering & giving back to the community. She also has a commitment to life-long learning and takes pleasure in reading and learning new things. In her free time, she enjoys being a crafter, cooking, and the outdoors.