Dr. Iyishia Jones

Dr. Iyishia Jones, a native of Detroit, Michigan, has over 25 years of experience in health
care management and information technology. In 2015, Iyishia left corporate America to
open her first boutique on 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

Iyishia was born into an entrepreneurial family. Her mother owned hair salons and
fashion boutiques in Detroit. Adhering to familial tradition, Iyishia, a protégé of her
mother, is a Fashion Designer and owner of ISHI? She is., a luxury fashion brand and
women’s clothing boutiques. Prior to the pandemic, you could find 7 locations
throughout the southeast. Currently, stores and showrooms are located in Montgomery
and Mountain Brook, AL.

Iyishia’s creativity and passion for youth and the arts have not gone unnoticed. She is a
trained dancer who enjoys her role as Artistic Director and choreographer of her
church’s Dance Ministry. Additionally, Iyishia is Executive Director of The G.I. Jones
Foundation, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and the Magic City,
(AL) chapter of the Links Incorporated. Her recent recognitions include, 2018
Entrepreneur of the Year (Summit Media), Birmingham Magazine’s Power 50 feature,
Tri-County Links 2017 Model City Award, and the city of Birmingham Entrepreneur
Spotlight.

Iyishia holds the following degrees; Bachelors in Mathematics and Business, Masters in
Public and Private Management, and Doctorates in Theology and Ministry. She is
married to Gregory Jones, President of The Jones Group, LLC, a lobbying, governmental
affairs, and consulting firm. She is the proud mother of a son, Alex, a football player at
Howard University, and 2 bonus children; Sterling and Cameron.