Sports Illustrated and Empower Onyx are putting the spotlight on the diverse journeys of Black women across sports—from the veteran athletes, to up-and-coming stars, coaches, executives and more—in the series, Elle-evate: 100 Influential Black Women in Sports.
If you asked Denise Jones to describe herself, she’d say she is a sneakerhead and fan of all things Los Angeles sports. She says her ability to talk and chat about anything with anyone is a secret weapon, one she uses in her myriad of professional roles.