Director
Cynthia (CJ) Jones – Associate Director, CSR USA, Astellas US LLC
Cynthia (CJ) has spent 15-plus years in CSR/Social Impact roles. As Associate Director at Astellas, CJ develops and executes the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR), volunteerism and philanthropic efforts. She works in close collaboration with other members of the CSR and Corporate Communications groups to ensure regional alignment of efforts. CJ represents Astellas and the Astellas Global Health Foundation externally with multiple community leaders, for leading communications support for all CSR strategies and programming.
Prior to joining Astellas, CJ was Sr. Strategic Partnerships and Programs Manager at Tuthill Corporation, where she identified, developed and managed cause partnerships, oversaw community giving and employee engagement programs and resources, as well as internal/external recognition programs. CJ also served as a champion across the company’s philanthropic initiatives in partnership with foundations, social enterprises, and communities.
CJ has served as a Points of Light Faculty Member, Co-Chair of the Forefront Employee North Suburban Network, member of the International Association of Volunteer Efforts’ Global Corporate Volunteer Council’s Steering Committee, and Chicago Cares Corporate Council.