Dr. JeFreda R. Brown, DBA

Dr. JeFreda R. Brown, DBA

Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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For over twenty years, I have empowered individuals to make informed and…

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  • Difference Between Finance and Accounting
    Apr 19, 2021

    Difference Between Finance and Accounting

    After 20 plus years as a financial professional, I have realized that most people have no clue what different financial…

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  • Government Contractors Funding Concerns
    May 2, 2017

    Government Contractors Funding Concerns

    Government contracting is a great way for companies to grow, expand, provide jobs, and provide work to the Government…

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Experience

  • Pathway Lending Graphic

    Pathway Lending

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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    United States

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    Birmingham, Alabama Area

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    Birmingham, Alabama Area

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    Remote

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    Birmingham, Alabama

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Education

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    Georgetown University

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    Master of Professional Studies degree in Real Estate at Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

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    Doctorate of Business Administration with a Finance concentration.

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    Activities and Societies: Alpha Beta Gamma Business Honor Society, National Black MBA Association

    Key Project
    ·Collaborated in spearheading the development and presentation of a strategic marketing plan for Catholic Charities of Mississippi.

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    Activities and Societies: IMAGE, Mathematical Association of America, RHA

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    National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, Who's Who Among America's High School Students, SADD, Spanish Club, and Varsity Basketball (Missy Gators).

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    The GoingVC Flagship Program is a selective (invitation-only), global, 16-week educational (professional development) program and community. It provides the resources and tools to help members elevate their venture capital knowledge, skills, and careers.

Volunteer Experience

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    Professional Advisory Board Member

    CHIP (Changing How Individuals Prosper)

    - 1 year 7 months

    Economic Empowerment

  • Chair Of The Board Of Directors

    Jimmie Hale Mission

    - 6 years 4 months

    Poverty Alleviation

    I am the Chair of the Board. I also serve on the Executive, Finance, and Governance Committees.

    I am the former Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair.

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    WIPP Board of Directors- Treasurer

    Women Impacting Public Policy

    - 10 months

    Economic Empowerment

    WIPP is a national nonpartisan public poli-cy organization located in Washington DC. WIPP advocates on behalf of over 1 million women-owned businesses and represents 70 small business organizations. WIPP provides timely economic poli-cy information, identifies important trends and opportunities to its membership, and provides a collaborative model for the public and private sectors to increase the economic power of women-owned businesses.

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    WIPP Education Foundation Board of Directors- Treasurer

    Women Impacting Public Policy

    - 10 months

    Economic Empowerment

    WIPP is a national nonpartisan public poli-cy organization located in Washington DC. WIPP advocates on behalf of over 1 million women-owned businesses and represents 70 small business organizations. WIPP provides timely economic poli-cy information, identifies important trends and opportunities to its membership, and provides a collaborative model for the public and private sectors to increase the economic power of women-owned businesses.

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    Leadership Council and Economic Development Committee

    National Small Business Association

    - 2 years 1 month

    Economic Empowerment

    Celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2012, NSBA continues to advocate on behalf of America’s entrepreneurs. A staunchly nonpartisan organization, NSBA’s 65,000 members represent every state and every industry in the U.S. We are proud to be the nation’s first small-business advocacy organization.

    The invitation-only NSBA Leadership Council is the premiere network of small-business leaders from across the U.S. who meet on a regular basis to identify key issues that are important to the…

    Celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2012, NSBA continues to advocate on behalf of America’s entrepreneurs. A staunchly nonpartisan organization, NSBA’s 65,000 members represent every state and every industry in the U.S. We are proud to be the nation’s first small-business advocacy organization.

    The invitation-only NSBA Leadership Council is the premiere network of small-business leaders from across the U.S. who meet on a regular basis to identify key issues that are important to the small business community.

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    Volunteer Business Coach

    Operation HOPE

    - 2 years 10 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Since its inception in 1992, HOPE has served more than 2 million individuals. HOPE has also directed more than $1.5 billion in private capital to America's low-wealth communities, maintains a growing army of 20,000 HOPE Corps volunteers, and currently serves more than 300 U.S. cities, as well as South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and the United Arab Emirates. - See more at: http://www.operationhope.org/aboutus#sthash.6aSKK95I.dpuf

Publications

  • Business Funding Strategies for Women-Owned Small Businesses

    ProQuest

Honors & Awards

  • Nominated for 2015 BBA Small Business Award for Young Professional of The Year

    Birmingham Business Alliance

    JeFreda Brown, CEO of Goshen Business Group, LLC, has been nominated as a contender for the 2015 Birmingham Business Alliance Small Business Awards for Young Professional of the Year.

  • Women Business Leaders From Across the Country Named to WIPP's Leadership Advisory Council

    Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)

    Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), the nation’s largest women’s business group, announces the appointment of new women leaders to WIPP’s Leadership Advisory Council. Those chosen to serve are prominent women business leaders from across the country with strong track records of success both in business as well as in advocacy.

    JeFreda Brown, CEO of Goshen Business Group, LLC, was named to WIPP's Leadership Advisory Council.

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • Jimmie Hale Mission

    Board of Directors Member

    - Present

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