She has been actively involved in organizations such as the American Military Engineering Association since 2016 and has been with the Defense Acquisition Corps since 2015 as an Acquisition Specialist.
Pensacola, Florida, June 6, 2024 /24-7 Press Release/ — Brianna E. Jackson has been accepted for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As with all Marquis Who's Who biographies, the individuals profiled are chosen for their current reference value. Factors such as status, notable achievements, public recognition and prominence in their field are all considered in the selection process.
Ms. Jackson is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in leadership, team development and training, having served her country as a Naval Officer. Currently, she holds several key positions. Since 2022, she is the founder of Sonas LLC, a business advisory firm focused on identifying and cultivating employee and team resilience in various organizations through hands-on training for executives, supervisors and management staff. In 2024, she co-founded Rooted in Resilience of NWFL Inc, a community-driven initiative dedicated to empowering local women in business and fundraising to give back to local charities and non-profits within Essacumbia and Santa Rosa Counties, Florida. Additionally, since 2020, she has served as the Owner and CEO of CanDo! Consulting, working with large and mid-sized organizations to maximize the value of their technology investments and business process adoption.
Prior to these accomplishments, Jackson contributed to engineering consulting firm CH2M Hill from 2016 to 2017. He has been actively involved in organizations such as the Society of Military Engineers since 2016 and has served with the Defense Acquisition Corps as an Acquisition Professional since 2015. His mechanical engineering foundation has played a key role in his career trajectory, earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy in 2005 and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley in 2013.
Jackson’s dedication to professional growth is evident from her pursuit of various certifications and accreditations. She has earned her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. She has also attended courses such as “Humble Leadership: The Power of Relationships, Openness, and Trust” and “Managing Experts” through LinkedIn in 2020 and has also earned various leadership and coaching certifications from Coursera. Additionally, she has also earned various defense procurement certifications, including the Vision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) certification from the Sustainable Infrastructure Institute and the Certified Procurement Professional from the Defense Procurement University. Additionally, she is also a Certified Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering, certified by the California Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors in 2015.
Mr. Jackson has made significant contributions in both his creative and military careers. His books include “Integrating Envision Principles in Installation Master Planning” and “Managing for Tomorrow” both published in The Military Engineer. He served as a Civil Engineer Corps Officer in the United States Navy since 2005, where his leadership honors included the Navy and Army Achievement Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and multiple Unit Achievement Medals. Mr. Jackson attributes his success to cultivating personal resilience through difficult times and a willingness to learn and adapt strategies when needed.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Ms. Jackson is deeply committed to her family, community, and ongoing self-improvement. A mother of four sons, she has spent her spare time volunteering as a head coach for multiple children’s sports seasons since 2010. She also served as the Social Media and Marketing Manager and Administrator for the Kaneohe Junior Knights Football from 2021-2023 and was a Den Mother for the Boy Scouts of America from 2008-2017. Outside of work, Ms. Jackson enjoys spending time with her family, coaching soccer, and doing crafts and gardening. Her goals in work and life are to inspire curiosity, hope, and resilience in others, encourage them to find happiness no matter what challenges they face, and promote respect as the most important skill.
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