Francesca “Fran” Bradshaw, MBA serves as the Director of Procurement/Contracts at Grow Early Learning. She is responsible for directing and overseeing the purchase of direct and indirect goods and services delivered throughout our ten-state delivery service area. Francesca is also responsible for ensuring that goods and services are procured in a timely and cost-effective manner, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Her focus, business acumen and analytical skills allow her to negotiate with vendors, ensuring win-win situations for both parties. Francesca and her team take pride in delivering value and ensuring the organization’s procurement processes are equitable to suppliers, beneficial to the economy, and transparent to customers.
Francesca’s tenure with Grow Early Learning extends back to May 2007, reflecting her unwavering dedication and commitment to our organization’s mission. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Saint Augustine’s University, a historically Black college, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Strayer University. Francesca is a member of the American Purchasing Society and has been vetted as a Certified Purchasing Professional by the American Purchasing Society. Francesca is also commissioned in the state of North Carolina as a certified Notary Public through January 2028.
