Brasfield

Giovanna Brasfield, Ed.D. (Dr. G) is the Chief Executive Officer of Brasfield & Associates LLC, an award-winning DEI strategist, educator, global speaker, and thought leader with more than 20 years of experience advancing compliance, collaborative leadership, workforce development, and organizational transformation across complex transit, infrastructure, and design projects.

A respected construction industry leader, Dr. G was inducted into the National Association of Construction (NAC), Class of 2026, recognizing her leadership and commitment to advancing the industry. In 2024, she was named one of 25 global thought leaders by Autodesk Construction Cloud for her contributions to innovation, leadership, and transformation in construction.

Dr. G contributes to national and global initiatives focused on education, technology, women’s advancement, and workforce opportunity. She serves on the Global Inclusive Education Ecosystem (GIEE) Impact Project Team for the Geneva Forum, a UN-affiliated organization, and participates in research examining women and artificial intelligence (AI). She also serves on the Host Committee for the Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California, released by Mount Saint Mary’s University.

Dr. G holds a B.A. in Business Administration/Marketing from Mount Saint Mary’s University, an M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix, and two doctoral degrees earned from the University of La Verne: a Doctor of Public Administration (D.P.A.) and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (Ed.D.).

Her leadership and community impact have been  recognized with numerous honors and recognitions to include the 2022 Women of Racial Justice Award, 2023 Associate Achievement Award, 2023 Women of Diversity Award, 2021 Mujer de Año Award, and 2024 Construction Champion Award.

Through her work, Dr. G expands opportunity, strengthens risk mitigation and strategy, while advancing a more inclusive future for the industries and communities she serves.