Sarah Jones

Sarah Jones is the Founder & CEO of Transcendata and the creator of the CARE Framework, a human operating system designed to enhance clarity, alignment, resonance, and expression within teams and organizations. With a career spanning leading companies such as ByteDance/TikTok, McKinsey, and Disney, Sarah has dedicated over a decade to shaping leadership, organizational culture, and large-scale learning initiatives. Her work centers on translating complex human systems into practical, actionable models that help teams operate more effectively and foster meaningful workplace connections.

Throughout her career, Sarah has developed deep expertise in organizational communication, people strategy, mechanism architecture, culture design, facilitator development, and learning program management. She has led initiatives ranging from global orientation programs at ByteDance to designing comprehensive people manager training at TikTok, consistently leveraging data-driven insights to drive cultural alignment and team performance. Sarah’s core strengths in Activator, Futuristic, Communication, Woo, and Individualization enable her to spot patterns, synthesize insights, and develop frameworks that elevate clarity, trust, and organizational impact.

A proud alumna of James Madison University, Sarah earned a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication with a minor in French, graduating Cum Laude. She is passionate about creating workplaces—and ultimately worlds—where people can thrive together. Beyond her professional work, she actively mentors through Big Brothers Big Sisters and contributes to programs supporting leadership development, emphasizing human connection, learning, and growth at every level.