Founder & CEO · Porter Brown Associates
Speaker · Author · Strategist
Award-winning supplier diversity champion, author of three books, and executive coach trusted by Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women, the SBA Emerging Leaders Program, and Babson College’s Black Women Entrepreneurial Leadership program. NAACP Image Award Nominee dedicated to transforming how corporations and small businesses grow together.
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Who is Kathey Porter?
Kathey Porter is a business strategist, keynote speaker, author of three books, and the Founder & CEO of Porter Brown Associates. She is an NAACP Image Award Nominee and a LinkedIn Learning Instructor specializing in supplier diversity, inclusive procurement, and small business development.
What is Porter Brown Associates?
Porter Brown Associates is a certified Small, Minority, Woman, and Veteran-owned professional services firm providing training, consulting, and advising to federal agencies, corporations, non-profits, and small businesses. Core services include executive leadership training, supplier diversity consulting, management consulting, procurement consulting, and strategic business coaching.
How do I book Kathey Porter to speak?
To book Kathey Porter for speaking engagements, visit her official speaking page or call 888.945.2422. For consulting and advisory inquiries, contact info@porterbrownassociates.com.
What books has Kathey Porter written?
Kathey Porter is the author of three published books: “50 Billion Dollar Boss,” “Implementing Supplier Diversity,” and “Supplier Diversity for Dummies.” Her forthcoming title, “Big Tech Boss Energy,” is listed as “Coming 2026!” on her official books page. Explore all titles on her official books page.
What is Kathey Porter’s educational background?
Kathey Porter earned a BBA from Savannah State University (an HBCU), an MBA from Georgia Southern University, and a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship (MSE) from the University of Florida.
What organizations has Kathey Porter worked with?
Kathey Porter has served as an executive coach, business advisor, or speaker for Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women, the SBA Emerging Leaders Program, Babson College’s Black Women Entrepreneurial Leadership (BWEL) program, Inc Magazine’s Inc 5000, ESSENCE Festival, CHIEF, Fast Company, The Conference Board, Brookfield Properties, and the U.S. Black Chambers, among others.
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Why Kathey Porter
Nearly two decades of expertise at the intersection of supplier diversity, entrepreneurship, and business strategy.
Award-Winning Expert
Nationally recognized small business strategist and award-winning supplier diversity expert. NAACP Image Award Nominee.
Porter Brown Associates
Founder & CEO of a boutique professional services firm delivering executive training, technical assistance, and management solutions. Named 2020 Subcontractor of the Year.
Executive Coach
Business advisor and executive coach for Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women, Inc Magazine's Inc 5000, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Emerging Leaders Program, and Babson College's Black Women Entrepreneurial Leadership (BWEL) program.
LinkedIn Learning Instructor
Published LinkedIn Learning instructor specializing in inclusive procurement, supplier diversity, and small business development.
Published Author
Author of three books in partnership with leading publishers including Wiley-Dummies and Palgrave Macmillan. Featured expert in ESSENCE and INC magazines.
Keynote Speaker
Sought-after keynote speaker and panelist at CHIEF, Fast Company, Inc 5000, ESSENCE Festival, The Conference Board, and numerous national conferences.
Academic Background
MSE from University of Florida, MBA from Georgia Southern University, BBA from Savannah State University (HBCU). Adjunct professor at UF, Virginia Tech & SCAD.
Certified Supplier Diversity Pro
Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) from the Institute for Supply Management. Appointed to the Florida Advisory Council on Small & Minority Business Development.
Select Engagements
Speaking, advising, and coaching for the world's leading organizations and programs.
Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women
Inc Magazine — Inc 5000
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Babson College
ESSENCE Festival
CHIEF
Fast Company
Brookfield Properties
LinkedIn Learning
The Conference Board
U.S. Black Chambers
American Express OPEN Forum
Ducere Construction Services
The Journey
From HBCU roots to national recognition — two decades of building businesses, leaders, and legacies.
Savannah State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Earned her BBA from Savannah State University, a proud HBCU, laying the foundation for her entrepreneurial journey. Also served in the Georgia Army National Guard.
Georgia Southern & University of Florida
MBA & Master of Science in Entrepreneurship
Earned an MBA from Georgia Southern University and an MSE (Master of Science in Entrepreneurship) from the University of Florida, building deep expertise in business strategy and entrepreneurship.
Supplier Diversity & Procurement Career
Strategist & Expert
Built nearly two decades of experience in marketing, small business development, supplier diversity and entrepreneurship — working with corporations, higher education, and the federal government.
Institute for Supply Management
Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD)
Earned the prestigious CPSD certification, cementing her status as a nationally recognized subject matter expert in supplier diversity and inclusive procurement.
Babson College
Executive Coach · BWEL
Serves as an executive coach and advisor for Babson College’s Black Women Entrepreneurial Leadership (BWEL) program, the #1 school for entrepreneurship education in the world, helping founders and business leaders grow and scale.
Porter Brown Associates
Founder & CEO
Founded and leads Porter Brown Associates, a boutique professional services firm delivering executive training, technical assistance, and management solutions. Named 2020 Subcontractor of the Year.
Author & LinkedIn Learning Instructor
Published Author · Global Educator
Published three books with Wiley-Dummies and Palgrave Macmillan, and launched LinkedIn Learning courses on inclusive procurement and supplier diversity reaching a global audience.
National Speaker & Business Advisor
Goldman Sachs · Inc 5000 · SBA
Serves as executive coach and business advisor for Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women, the SBA Emerging Leaders Program, Babson College's Black Women Entrepreneurial Leadership (BWEL) program, and Inc Magazine's Inc 5000. Featured in ESSENCE, INC, Fast Company, Black Enterprise, and American Express OPEN Forum.
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