Experience

Divorce Court

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Host. Judge

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Star Jones is the Host/Judge of “Divorce Court” for the 24th Season starting Fall 2022 providing judgement for all the cases brought to mediation on the program, ranging from divorce court proceedings to other domestic disputes. “Divorce Court” is currently sold in 205 markets, covering 98% of the country across various station groups including Fox, CBS, Sinclair, Gray, Nexstar, Tegna, Scripps, Cox, and the CW Plus. “Divorce Court” is the longest running court show on television, reinventing itself three times on daytime TV (airing from 1957 to 1969, from 1985 to 1992 and currently, since 1999). It dates back to late 1950’s when actors used to reenact real divorce proceedings for television. Today, the program is comprised of real people and real cases. Currently in its 23rd season, “Divorce Court” is produced in midtown Atlanta at the Georgia Public Broadcasting Studios. Show less



United States Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad

• Chair & Commission Member

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  The Commission is an agency of the Government of the United States of America. On January 31, 2022, President Joe Biden appointed Star Jones (Lugo) as the Chair of the United States Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad. As Chair she will lead a Commission of twenty Commission Members to preserve and protect American heritage abroad. The Commission was established in 1985 to ensure that sites important to populations impacted by Nazism, communism, and the Cold War would be preserved for future generations. The Commission’s mission is to identify, protect, and preserve cemeteries, monuments, and historic buildings in Eastern and Central Europe that are associated with U.S. heritage. The work recognizes that the population of the United States is mostly comprised of immigrants and their descendants, and that the United States has an interest in the preservation of sites in other countries related to the heritage of these Americans. Show less



Instant Impact Group LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Co-Founder & Principal

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Star Jones is a co-founder and principal of the Instant Impact Group (IIG), a consultancy firm that assists individuals and companies build their Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) programs. The Instant Impact Group’s (IIG) purpose is to help individuals and companies build their Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) mindset by acquiring and adopting the behaviors that positively impact and integrate DEI into their personal and professional interactions. The IIG mission is to help individuals and companies not only manage the modern cultural revolution, but to accept and embrace the positive business and societal advantages it fosters. IIG Services include: Workshops and/or Seminars ½ Day and Whole Day Training Weekend Retreats Small Executive group sessions Curated Keynote Panel Discussions and/or Keynote Presentations Fireside Chat Interviews Corporate Video Presentations Customized Online Learning Modules Thought Leadership & Media Advocacy Inclusivity Consulting & Training Show less



American Heart Association

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Volunteer

  • May 2010 - Present

  I proud to say I've added "Survivor and Heart Health Advocate" to my list of credentials. In March 2010, I underwent successful Open Heart Surgery. After undertaking an intensive 3-month cardiac rehabilitation program, I completely returned to my regular activities... with a new lease on life and a dedication to making heart health my primary philanthropic focus. I was seen throughout the 2011 season of NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice” on behalf of The American Heart Association breaking fundraising records and advocating for heart health. In 2011, I was named the American Heart Association’s National Volunteer and continue in that role to this day. As such, I utilize my name, voice, time and international media platform to combat and bring awareness of cardio-vascular disease, the nation's number one killer. The American Heart Association (AHA) is a non-profit organization in the United States that fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. It is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke." Its motto is "Learn and Live". Show less



Marquis Who's Who

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Editor and Brand & Development Consultant

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  As a Brand & Business Development Consultant for Marquis Who's Who, Ms. Jones is responsible for enhancing and promoting the brand's image, experience, and promise with an eye towards identifying new sales and partnership prospects and driving business growth and requirements for product development. In this capacity, Ms. Jones acts as Executive Editor for Marquis Who’s Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles for over 120 years. She is the creator & host of the Marquis Who's Who VIP "Star Treatment" Biographical Interview & Video series which highlights selected leaders of American society who are influencing the global community. Show less



Professional Diversity Network

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • 2014 - Dec 2019

  Star Jones was formerly President and a member of the Board of Directors of Professional Diversity Network, a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: IPDN). She was among a small circle of African-American women in the US helping to lead a public company. Ms. Jones helped lead a nationwide team dedicated to supporting and advocating for PDN’s over 10-million member network of diverse job seekers along with providing expanded networking and career opportunities for the nearly 1 million diverse professional women members in the over 100 local chapters and 35,000+ virtual eChapter members of IAW globally. Ms. Jones was responsible for the overall development, expansion, integration and implementation of the PDN development and programming strategy. By utilizing the collective strength of the PDN affiliate companies, members, partners, network, technology and unique proprietary platform, Ms. Jones and the PDN team set the standard in business diversity recruiting, networking and professional development for women, minorities, veterans, LGBT and disabled persons nationally. In addition, she served as PDN’s "brand ambassador” conveying the organization’s message, brand and image worldwide. Show less



International Association of Women (IAW)

• President & National Spokesperson

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2019

  Star Jones was President and National Spokesperson of the International Association of Women (formerly NAPW), a subsidiary of Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (IPDN). As such Ms. Jones helped lead a nationwide team dedicated to supporting and providing expanded networking and career opportunities for nearly 1 million diverse professional women members in the over 100 local chapters and 35,000+ virtual eChapter members of IAW globally. As President, Ms. Jones was responsible for the overall development, expansion, integration and implementation of IAW's development and programming strategy. Ms. Jones, along with the IPDN CEO led the leadership team which was responsible for the development of IAW's overall strategic and programming direction. Ms. Jones also managed IAW's Development, Public Relations & Events Departments and set goals, monitored work, and evaluated results to ensure that departmental and organizational objectives and operating requirements were met and were in line with the needs and mission of IAW. As National Spokesperson for IAW, Ms. Jones was also tasked with conveying the message, brand and image of IAW worldwide, representing IAW in civic and professional associations and in all activities in the local community, the state, national and on an international level. Positions Held With Company: Chief Development Officer& National Spokesperson, NAPW 5/2013 – 5/2014 President & National Spokesperson, NAPW 6/2014 – 12/2017 President & National Spokesperson, IAW 1/2018 – 12/2019 Show less



VH1 - Daytime Divas

• Executive Producer

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Daytime Divas is an American drama television series developed for VH1 that is based on the bestselling book "Satan's Sisters...a novel work of fiction" by former The View co-host Star Jones who is also an Executive Producer. Stage, screen and music star, Vanessa Williams stars as "Maxine" the creator and lead host of the popular daytime television show "The Lunch Hour" – which also has as co-hosts Mo, Kibby, Nina and Heather. These five women, with very different points of view, are best friends and sisters… only while they’re on TV. But behind the scenes, they are “Satan’s Sisters” – a backstage world filled with power struggles, personal demons, diva fits, love affairs, man troubles, cat fights… and cocktails. Daytime Divas stars Vanessa Williams, Tichina Arnold, Chloe Bridges, Camille Guaty and Fiona Gubelmann and the series will debut in Spring 2017. Executive producers for the series are Star Jones, Suzanne DePasse (“The Temptations,” “Lonesome Dove”) & Madison Jones, Josh Berman (“Drop Dead Diva,” “CSI”), and Susan Levison. “Awkward” showrunners Chris Alberghini and Mike Chessler will serve as showrunners/executive producers of the hour-long scripted drama for VH1. Writers for the series are Amy Engelberg and Wendy Engelberg who also serve as executive producers. The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television. Show less



NBC News

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Correspondent and Commentator

  • 1992 - 2014

  Reporting and providing legal, political and social commentary by offering a fresh perspective on the day’s most talked about crime and justice, political and sociological issues from the worlds of news, entertainment, politics and pop culture. Best known to television viewers for my candor, confidence and uncanny ability to clarify muddy legal and social issues. Reporting and providing legal, political and social commentary by offering a fresh perspective on the day’s most talked about crime and justice, political and sociological issues from the worlds of news, entertainment, politics and pop culture. Best known to television viewers for my candor, confidence and uncanny ability to clarify muddy legal and social issues.



ABC Television

• Co-Host, The View

  • Aug 1997 - Jun 2006

  The View is an American talk show and (entertainment/infotainment) program that has aired debuting on ABC since August 11, 1997, as part of its daytime programming block. Its concept was conceived by Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie, who additionally serve as its executive producers. The View has aired seventeen seasons so far and focuses on a panel of five female co-hosts, who discuss a variety of social and political issues. The original panel consisted of Walters, Joy Behar, Star Jones, Debbie Matenopoulos, and Meredith Vieira; the current panel consists of Whoopi Goldberg (who additionally serves as the moderator), Sherri Shepherd, and Jenny McCarthy. In between said panels, the series has also employed Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Lisa Ling, and Rosie O'Donnell. International versions of the program are aired in several countries. As of the 2013-14 season, its 17th, The View is the fourth-longest running national daytime talk show in history, behind Live! with Kelly and Michael (26), The Phil Donahue Show (26), and The Oprah Winfrey Show (25). Show less