Experience

Business Management Associates

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President | Integrating People & Processes to Transform Organizations

  • Mar 2005 - Present

  Washington D.C. Metro Area BMA is a 100% woman-owned small business that aligns people and processes within organizations to achieve financial and strategic success. As a human capital management and training solutions provider with federal and state government experience, BMA provides support to federal agencies including the Department of Defense, the Department of Treasury, and the Department of Homeland Security as well as support to state and local governments including the Maryland Transportation Authority.

• Speaker | Panelist (Leadership, Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Women in Government Contracting, etc.)

  • 2011 - Present

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Ms. Russell has spoken to small and large groups providing insight on how to work within the government sector as a business owner, topics such as inclusion, diversity, and more. Recently, she spoke on a panel at the ChallengeHER Treasury Department.



Small Business Majority

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair Of The Board Of Directors

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  The Board of Directors consists of seasoned small business professionals whose experiences and perspectives inform the direction of Small Business Majority. Each member has cultivated a host of successful business and non-profit ventures and/or has worked extensively in small business public policy, which has equipped him/her with the knowledge and expertise to help guide the organization, provide valuable insight and advise us on our most important decisions.



Alexandria Commission on Employment (ACE)

• Commissioner

  • May 2017 - Present

  The Commission on Employment is responsible for developing a City-wide plan for employment services that reflects the goals of linking existing City employment and training programs with employment and training programs operated by the City school systems and with the economic development program operated by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with City Council. The Commission meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 8:00 a.m. Approximately five hours per month are required of… Show more The Commission on Employment is responsible for developing a City-wide plan for employment services that reflects the goals of linking existing City employment and training programs with employment and training programs operated by the City school systems and with the economic development program operated by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with City Council. The Commission meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 8:00 a.m. Approximately five hours per month are required of Commission members. Show less



Women in Technology (WIT) - Washington, D.C. Metro Area

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member | The Leadership Foundary

  • 2017 - Present

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Women in Technology (WIT) has the sole aim of advancing women in technology -- from the classroom to the boardroom. WIT meets its vision through a variety of leadership development, technology education, networking and mentoring opportunities for women at all levels of their careers. WIT has nearly 1000 members in the Washington, D.C./Maryland/Virginia metro region.



Alumni - Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program

• Scholar | Alumni

  • 2015 - 2015

  Greater New York City Area Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing access to education, capital and business support services.


Professional Services Council
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Member

  • 2007 - 2015


Freedom Bank of Virginia

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Government Contracts Advisory Board

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2012

  Washington D.C. Metro Area


National Minority Supplier Development Council
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Member

  • 2007 - 2012

Association for Business Process Management Professionals
• DC Chapter President

  • 2008 - 2011


Information Engineering Services

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director

  • Nov 1999 - Dec 2005

  Managed a staff of 7 business process analysts performing business process improvement and analysis for Federal government clients.



Thomas and Herbert Consulting

• Business Development Director

  • Nov 1998 - Nov 1999

  Business development, marketing and sales for management consulting company serving the Federal market.