Joann Braxton Email & Phone Number

Fredericksburg, Va, Us

A small business advocate with 30+ years of federal contracting experience. We provide high-impact consulting services to high-achieving small businesses seeking to conduct business with the federal government as prime contractors. We specialize in small business certifications for socio-economic categories, mentor-protege arrangements and joint ventures. At The Braxton Group, our mission is to empower small business owners to conquer the federal marketplace and win contracts. As a trusted advocate, our team collaborates with clients, crafting effective strategies enabling successful entry and navigation within the federal contracting space. We collaborate with resource partners and technical service providers to develop and deliver training in federal contracting-related curriculums maximizing the full potential of small business certifications and designations.

Washington, Dc, Us

Program Manager and Contracting Officer Technical Representative for SBA's Emerging Leaders, a national program providing executive-level training to high-performing small businesses meeting eligibility criteria. Since its inception, Emerging Leaders has graduated over 5,000 small business participants, aided in creating over 7,000 jobs, generating over $300 million in new financing, and securing over $3 billion in government contracts. Onboarded, reimagined, and executed, the 2022 T.H.R.I.V.E. iteration operating in sixty-eight U.S. cities simultaneously.

Washington, Dc, Us

Deployed federal regulations to establish the U.S. Small Business Administration’s All Small Mentor-Protégé Program (ASMPP) designed to help small businesses grow through mentorship and joint venturing. The ASMPP, established in 2016, was authorized by the 2010 Jobs Act and the 2013 NDAA. Designed and implemented program processes, established standard operating procedures, developed and launched the Program's Annual Evaluation workstream, and implemented qualitative and quantitative metrics to analyze and measure impact and benefits. Subject matter expert in mentor-protégé arrangements and joint venturing in the federal sphere.

Washington, Dc, Us

Subject matter expert managed hundreds of entrepreneurs to grow and expand in the federal government contracting sphere through SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program. Comprehensive management and technical assistance to certified small businesses linking firms to contracting opportunities, mentor-protege arrangements, and joint venturing. Developed and conducted hundreds of outreach and training events for federal agencies, resource partners, small businesses, and public and private stakeholders. Expert in FAR and CFR compliance and regulatory requirements.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration, Management And Operations