Rising Tide Capital adds Charles Schwab Bank leader Jocelyn Jones to board

Rising Tide Capital has appointed Jocelyn Jones, a Charles Schwab Bank operations and governance leader, to its Board of Trustees. The move brings more than 20 years of financial services and community engagement experience to the Jersey City nonprofit as it expands support for entrepreneurs.

Why it matters: - Jones adds senior financial services experience to Rising Tide Capital’s board at a time when the nonprofit is focused on helping entrepreneurs build resilient businesses. - Her background in governance, operations and community engagement fits RTC’s work with underserved communities and economic mobility.

What happened: - Rising Tide Capital announced July 21, 2026 that Jocelyn Jones has joined its Board of Trustees. - Jones is based in Jersey City. - Jones works at Charles Schwab Bank and brings more than 20 years of experience in highly regulated financial services environments.

The details: - Jones has worked across governance processes, strategic initiatives, cross-functional coordination, operational decision-making, stakeholder engagement and enterprise workflow improvement. - Her background includes executive operations, client engagement, implementation support, quality control, conference and event management, and internal process transformation. - Dr. Joynicole Martinez, CEO and president of Rising Tide Capital, said Jones brings lived understanding, professional discipline and community-centered leadership that aligns with RTC’s mission. - Martinez said Jones’ financial services experience, governance perspective and commitment to economic mobility will support RTC’s work with entrepreneurs, families and local communities. - Jones serves as National Board Co-Chair of GLOBE, Schwab’s employee resource group with more than 3,500 members across a 16-chapter network in the United States and internationally. - In that role, Jones provides strategic direction, governance support, financial oversight and leadership development. - Jones also serves as a regional Community Ambassador, partnering with nonprofit organizations to mobilize volunteers, build local relationships and support community-based initiatives. - Jones has been recognized for inclusive leadership and community engagement, including volunteer leadership and employee resource group impact. - Jones earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Arizona State University and studied marketing at St. Thomas Aquinas College. - Jones also serves as Multimedia Member and Ministry Treasurer at Community Baptist Church of Englewood.

Between the lines: - RTC appears to be prioritizing board members who can combine institutional finance experience with community ties and mission alignment. - Jones’ role in a large employee resource group suggests familiarity with governance, coalition building and leadership development in complex organizations. - The appointment also reinforces RTC’s emphasis on entrepreneurship as a tool for economic mobility, not just business formation.

What's next: - Jones will join RTC’s board as the nonprofit continues its mission of supporting entrepreneurs through business education, coaching, community partnerships and access to capital. - Rising Tide Capital is likely to lean on board members like Jones as it sharpens strategy around underserved communities and local economic impact. - RTC can be reached through Kesi Stribling or Ryan Velasco at +1 201-432-4316. - More information is available on Rising Tide Capital’s social media, Instagram and Facebook.