Clarkston’s LaToya Lee Jones Highlighted by Women We Admire
August 28, 2025 | Clarkston Consulting’s LaToya Lee Jones, partner, was recognized by Women We Admire as part of their “Top 50 Women Leaders of 2025” list. Read an excerpt from the feature below, and see the full list of honorees here.
The Top 50 Women Leaders of 2025
“These remarkable women have demonstrated the vision, adaptability, and collaborative approach necessary to guide their organizations through today’s complex challenges. They understand the importance of cultivating inclusive teams, encouraging innovation, and leading with both resilience and empathy. Through effective communication, mentorship, and a focus on long-term growth, they have created environments where individuals can thrive and perform at their best.”
LaToya’s profile:
LaToya Lee Jones
Partner, Quality + Compliance Lead, Diversity Chair Emeritus, Clarkston Consulting
LaToya Lee Jones is a partner at Clarkston Consulting. Her industry experience spans across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, healthcare, consumer products, automotive, telecommunications, and industrial equipment. With clients primarily in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences industries, LaToya specializes in project and program management, as well as computer systems validation.
She has deep experience in business process development for and deployment of quality management systems, including Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). She is also adept in business process optimization, organizational efficiency, training development and execution, change management, and talent development.
As Clarkston’s Diversity Chair Emeritus, LaToya has served as a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion for the firm, as well as for her clients and peers. With a passion and deep expertise in DE+I, she has supported the growth of Clarkston’s DE+I services, helping clients develop innovative strategies to improve inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.
LaToya is a firm believer that diversity and a culture of belonging are critical to unleashing innovation and improving organizational effectiveness. She’s an active member of WOCIP, an organization dedicated to promoting the personal and professional development of women in the life sciences industry.
LaToya is also passionate about contributing to the larger consulting community. In 2025, for instance, LaToya spoke on a Women in Consulting panel and contributed to nearly a dozen pieces of thought leadership on top of her busy schedule. She’s also active in the larger life sciences professional industry, attending conferences and events across the U.S., such as LogiMed, WOCIP, America’s SAP Users’ Group (ASUG), and Veeva.
LaToya holds a number of leadership positions within Clarkston Consulting, including Lead of the firm’s Quality and Compliance Service for Life Sciences. She earned her B.S. in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University.