Daisy Jones-Brown | Survivor-Centered Expert
Daisy Jones-Brown, LPC-S
Founding Member- Violence Prevention Strategy & Evaluation
- Government Relations
- Lived Experience Engagement Strategy
- Coaching
- Mentoring
About
Daisy Jones-Brown, LPC-S, brings more than 30 years across the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Air Force, and community systems to survivor-centered work. As a Grant Management Specialist with the Office on Violence Against Women, she managed a $30 million-plus federal grant portfolio and supported more than 50 grantees nationwide. In the Air Force, she served as a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator and Violence Prevention Integrator, building programs that leadership recognized as models for the command.
Through Born Beautiful, LLC, Daisy assesses, trains, and supports implementation so programs have clear priorities and a workable plan. She also helps survivors build businesses of their own. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, she brings a trauma-informed, clinical lens to every engagement.
Meet Daisy
Impact highlights
- Managed a $30 million-plus federal grant portfolio at the Office on Violence Against Women, delivering training, technical assistance, and compliance support to more than 50 grantees working on domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking
- Developed grant solicitations, advised on program policy, and facilitated national peer review panels for program performance and funding decisions
- Designed and led Columbus Air Force Base's integrated prevention strategy across sexual assault, domestic violence, suicide, and workplace violence, training more than 3,000 personnel each year
- Hand-picked to lead a 14-member team that designed and stood up the installation's Resiliency/Welcome Center, submitted to Major Command as a best-practice model
- As Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, co-authored a grant that created a community victim advocate position serving more than 40,000 residents, developed a 12-week Sexual Assault Recovery Group, and led 40-hour DoD advocate certification training; a four-star General rated the program a model for the command, and she was recognized as an IG Outstanding Performer
- Adjunct psychology faculty at Mississippi State University and East Mississippi Community College, and peer reviewer for AmeriCorps grants
Who I work with
Survivor-serving programs, coalitions, tribal programs, universities, VA and military-connected programs, and the funders who support them. Daisy is also a thought partner for advocates, SARCs, and domestic violence and violence prevention directors, and she works with survivors who are ready to start a business.
Services
Leadership Thought-Partner Session
One focused hour on Zoom to work through a decision or challenge your leadership is facing. For advocates, SARCs, and domestic violence and violence prevention directors and leaders. You complete a 3-question intake before you meet and receive a one-page summary within 48 hours with the core issue, 3 next steps, and one resource.
You walk away with: clarity on one decision and a written plan
Pricing: $297
Book this servicePrevention Program Assessment and Action Plan
See where your program stands across prevention, response, and healing, and what to do next.
- Standard ($2,000, about 3 weeks): self-assessment, a 2-hour virtual working session with your leadership team, and a 3 to 5 page summary of your top gaps and top 3 priorities
- Comprehensive (from $7,500, 6 to 8 weeks): document review, 6 to 8 stakeholder interviews, continuum map, gap analysis, funding alignment map, 12-month action plan, a board- or funder-ready briefing deck, and a 30-day check-in
The Standard fee is credited toward Comprehensive if you upgrade within 60 days. Funders can purchase Comprehensive for their grantees.
You walk away with: a clear picture of your gaps and a plan your team can carry out
Book a conversationPrevention and Resiliency Training
Facilitated training for staff, advocates, and partner agencies. Topics include primary prevention foundations, building a resilient team, survivor-centered response, and coordinating across agencies. Includes a planning call, pre-training survey, participant materials, certificates, and a post-training summary with 3 recommendations.
Format: Virtual by default; on-site adds travel
Pricing: $1,500 half-day · $2,500 full-day
Book a conversationProgram Implementation and Technical Assistance
Monthly support to carry out your action plan, whether it came from Daisy's assessment or one you already have. Starts with a kickoff to set 3 goals for 90 days, then two 60-minute strategy calls each month, review of materials and policies, email support, and a one-page progress note each month.
You walk away with: steady progress and documented results you can report to funders
Pricing: From $1,500 per month · 3-month minimum
Book a conversationSurvivor Entrepreneurship Cohort
A live, trauma-informed six-week cohort that helps survivors turn what they already know into a business. Each week includes a 90-minute live session and 60-minute office hours, plus a workbook and community space. Sharing personal stories is always optional.
For organizations and funders: sponsor a full cohort of 20 seats for $8,500
For individuals: $497
Participants walk away with: a defined offer, a price, a 90-day plan, and a certificate of completion
Book a conversationCredentials and training
- Licensed Professional Counselor (MS #0994) and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (MS #384)
- DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification, Level III
- Certified Emotional Intelligence Assessor
- M.A., Psychology–Counseling
- Forthcoming book (January 2027): Your Expertise is the Business: How Federal Employees Turn Their Experience Into a Coaching and Consulting Practice
Focus areas
- Culturally Specific
- Rural
Connect
- Website: Born Beautiful Consulting and Advisory Services
- Book a conversation with Daisy
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