Ms. Bree Jones

Bree Jones is the founder of Parity Homes, an equitable development company revitalizing West Baltimore without displacement. Originally from the Bronx and New Rochelle, she was shaped by global experiences, racial justice advocacy, and firsthand exposure to gentrification. Bree began her career on Wall Street, becoming the youngest and first Black female VP at a $12B hedge fund before transitioning to venture capital. Determined to build an economic system that uplifts Black communities, she launched Parity Homes in 2018. Despite early skepticism, her vision is now a reality—restoring abandoned homes, expanding Black homeownership, and proving that equitable development is possible. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, Fast Company, and Brookings Institute. A TED speaker and recognized leader, she holds fellowships with Ashoka, Open Society Institute, New Profit, Aspen Ideas Festival, and the Obama Foundation.