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Dr. Lori Smith

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Chief Executive Officer at Acu-Elligent LLC
📍 Savannah, Georgia, United States

Dr. Lori Smith is the CEO of Acu-Elligent LLC and a U. S. Air Force Veteran who leverages 41 years of federal service to help small businesses win government contracts. A Doctor of Business, peers describe her as a "gifted jewel" and "the GOAT" for her strategic insights into procurement.

A published author and dedicated mentor, Dr. Smith is passionate about empowering others through her organization Sowing Our Seeds and as a public speaker. Her interests extend to human potential and mindset, evidenced by her professional coaching and hypnotherapy certifications which she uses to foster confidence and clarity in others.

Beyond her extensive government contracting expertise, Dr. Smith is also a Certified Hypnotherapist and a Certified NLP Coach.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Savannah, Georgia, United States
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Government Contracting
With 41 years as a federal insider, she dedicates her expertise to helping veteran and women-owned small businesses navigate and win government contracts.
Women's Empowerment
She founded Sowing Our Seeds and champions women-owned businesses, creating platforms like the "Empowerment Convergence" to foster growth, strategy, and community support.
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Career

Work history

2-2020
Chief Executive Officer
Acu-Elligent LLC
2-2020
President | Consultant & Mentor | Government Contracting
Acu-Elligent LLC
9-2017 - 12-2020
Director, Acquisition Services - Community Care Network
Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Acquisition Strategic Acquisition Center
6-2013 - 9-2017
Division Chief, Procurement Services A4
Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Acquisition Strategic Acquisition Center
11-2009 - 6-2013
Chief, Contracting Cell | North Regional Contracting Office
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
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Education
Doctor of Business
Northcentral University
2009 - 2011
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Phoenix
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