Strategic Compliance & Consulting
Where regulation
becomes opportunity.
Ford Compliance & Consulting, LLC partners with public agencies, developers, and small businesses across New York State to deliver compliance, strategy, and project execution that actually holds up in the field.
— Services
Twelve disciplines.
One operator.
Engagements are scoped to your goals — from a single certification filing to a multi-year compliance program for billion-dollar capital projects.
- 01
Business Planning & Strategic Consulting
Roadmaps that turn vision into fundable, executable strategy.
- 02
Marketing Strategy & Community Outreach
Brand positioning and outreach that earns trust and traction.
- 03
Compliance & Regulatory Services
MWBE, EEO, SDVOB, MBA — programs built to withstand audit.
- 04
Grant Writing & Grants Management
From narrative to reporting, capture and steward the funding.
- 05
Project Management
Construction & infrastructure delivery, on schedule and in scope.
- 06
Community Engagement & Stakeholder Relations
Convene the room, align the interests, move the project.
- 07
Certification Assistance
MWBE / SDVOB / MBA applications, renewals, and recertifications.
- 08
Custom Training & Workforce Development
Practical curricula for teams, agencies, and small businesses.
- 09
Supplier Diversity Program Development
Stand up programs that produce measurable inclusion.
- 10
Contract Administration & Procurement Support
Disciplined oversight from solicitation to closeout.
- 11
Financial Compliance & Risk Assessment
Identify exposure early; design controls that actually hold.
- 12
Business Development & Incentive Consulting
Unlock incentives, partnerships, and growth pathways.
Owner. Builder.
Advocate. Educator.
— Who is Geraldine Ford, MBA?
I don’t just consult —
I partner with you.
Certified MWBE
I’m Geraldine Ford, MBA, founder of Ford Compliance & Consulting, LLC. I started this firm because I’ve been where you are — navigating the pressure of large projects, dealing with complex regulations, and searching for real solutions, not just advice.
My career spans two decades at the intersection of business, government, and education. I’ve managed compliance for billion-dollar construction projects, designed business and marketing plans that win funding, and led teams through everything from crisis management to community outreach. When public agencies and private companies across New York State need results, they call me.
But my story isn’t just about projects and paperwork. I’m a U.S. Army veteran who learned what real leadership and accountability look like. I’ve served as Director of the Office of Contract and Supplier Diversity at New York State’s Empire State Development Corporation — helping small businesses get certified, win contracts, and grow. I’ve taught business, HR, and entrepreneurship as a college adjunct professor since 2013, turning complex ideas into practical skills for the next generation.
What sets me apart? I roll up my sleeves and partner with you. I know how to keep projects moving and teams motivated. I understand compliance inside and out — but I also know that success is about people, trust, and execution.
20+
Years Practicing
$1B+
Projects Managed
2013
Teaching Since
— Why Ford
A personal mission: help clients succeed and communities thrive.
01
Proven in the field
Two decades leading high-stakes projects from the ground up — through audit, scrutiny, and delivery.
02
Full-spectrum expertise
Business strategy, regulatory compliance, and workforce training under one roof.
03
Operator’s mindset
Less PowerPoint, more execution. We solve the problem in front of you — and the next one.
— Begin
Let’s discuss what’s next for your organization.
Discovery calls are complimentary and confidential. We’ll review your current posture, surface the highest-leverage moves, and decide together whether we’re the right fit.