At Prescott Solutions, we don’t just talk staffing— we build leaders. I coach women on everything from commanding the room to interview etiquette to how to dress for the role they want. I’ve mentored hundreds. I lead workshops through my other company, Jefferson Prescott Consulting with my partner, Mary Jefferson, and the Rocky Mountain NAACP where I serve as a Regional President—bringing economic development, green job opportunities, second-chance job fairs, and workforce strategy to life.
The Power of Small Business and Community
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We have been proud members of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, the Women’s Chamber of Commerce, and currently, the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce, which has truly supported us and recognized our impact. These organizations have not only welcomed us but recognized our value—and that of countless other Black and woman-owned firms like ours—who are changing the face of business in this state. These communities remind us that Black-owned businesses are booming—but we still face a disparity gap. That’s why we advocate—not just for ourselves but for all small businesses. We urge policymakers, investors, and community members to see us, support us, and include us in funding conversations, banking solutions, vendor contracts, and hiring strategies. At Prescott Solutions, we are more than a business—we are part of a thriving, interdependent ecosystem of small businesses, community leaders, and grassroots movements that keep Colorado running. Small businesses are not just a sector—they are a lifeline. They are where innovation starts, where people get second chances, where the economy grows from the ground up. Yet, despite our critical role, small businesses—especially those owned by women and people of color—remain underfunded, underrepresented, and too often ignored.
Work-Life Balance and Why I Chose This Path One of the most personal reasons I launched Prescott Solutions was my daughter. As a competitive figure skater with the Broadmoor Skating Club in Colorado Springs, she needed my presence—not just financially, but emotionally. I wanted to be there for her practices, performances, and milestones. I didn’t want to sacrifice motherhood for the marketplace. Becoming a business owner gave me control over my time, my energy, and my legacy. And like many women during and after the 2008 recession and COVID-era economic shifts, entrepreneurship became the key to flexibility and freedom.
Representation, Mentorship, and Confidence
Women—especially Black women—don’t always see ourselves at the top of the corporate ladder. That lack of representation can chip away at our confidence. But I’m here to say: we belong in every room we walk into.
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