Dr. Giovanna Brasfield
Dr. G is an award winning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) advocate and changemaker with over 18 years of experience in leadership consulting and DEI program development, training, education and outreach for the construction industry and construction-related trades. Her mission? Drive organizations to go beyond DEI talk by taking actionable steps to create culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces.
A longtime consultant and advocate for DEI education, workforce issues and small businesses, Dr. G, is a passionate change agent across the construction industry. Recognition for her work includes being named a 2021 Inspirational Women finalist by the Los Angeles Times, a 2021 LA County Impact Maker by Stratiscope, 2020 Mujer del Ano (Woman of the Year) by the Regional Hispanic Institute, and Rising Star Award finalist, Los Angeles Business Journal, and named a Game Changer by Diversity Professional Magazine. She’s also a DEI social influencer who Autodesk industry bloggers called a Top 50 Construction Influencer across the United States.
At heart, Dr. G is a DEI strategist and educator committed to transforming the industry through transformative and capacity-building program development and implementation. She also knows that organizations that embrace and implement DEI strategies outperform their peers. Dr. G holds dual doctorate degrees from the University of La Verne, a D.P.A. in Public Administration, and an Ed.E. in Organizational Leadership.
Change Agent
Starting out, the idea of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion was a concept that many organizations didn't take seriously. Now, more than ever our communities are mandating that DEI concepts become reality and evolve into sustainable and measurable outcomes. Dr. G helps organizations navigate the journey to creating diverse, equitable and inclusive workspaces where people feel valued, supported, and heard.
Looking to the Future
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are business imperatives that require intentional and strategic planning for long-term organizational change. Reach beyond the good to have by engaging Dr. G to guide and inform your transformational journey.
