AI Strategy That Works for Government and Community
Make Green Go is a consulting firm specializing in AI-assisted government program delivery and AI literacy training — built for agencies, small business entrepreneurs, and the communities they serve.
Credibility First
Trusted by California Local Governments
Make Green Go trained government staff and equity entrepreneurs for the City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) — delivering AI literacy and program support where it matters most: at the intersection of policy, equity, and emerging technology.
10+
Years Experience
Government contract delivery and program management
3
Audiences Trained
AI for Government Agencies, Consultants, and Entrepreneurs
3
Program Areas
Economic development, workforce, and cannabis equity
Our Services
What We Do
Three interconnected practice areas designed to move government and community organizations from AI curiosity to confident, practical use.
AI Literacy Training
Hands-on training for government staff and small business owners. We demystify AI tools, build practical skills, and create lasting capacity — not one-and-done sessions. Previously delivered for California's Department of Cannabis Regulation.
Government Program Delivery
We design and implement AI-assisted workflows for economic development and workforce programs — helping agencies improve efficiency, compliance, and community reach. Built around real experience delivering government contracts from the inside..
Community Outreach & Cannabis Equity Consulting
Deep subject-matter expertise supporting cannabis equity programs — connecting policy intent to community impact through culturally competent outreach, technical assistance and grants management.
About Make Green Go
Expert Practitioner. Community Insider. AI Strategist.
Make Green Go is led by La Wanda Knox, MBA a PhD candidate and AI strategist with over a decade of direct experience in government contract delivery. Our founder has worked inside the systems she now helps redesign — bringing a practitioner's credibility and a community organizer's values to every engagement.
Her work sits at a rare intersection: deep fluency in government procurement and program management, combined with cutting-edge AI application for under-resourced communities and public agencies.
What Sets Us Apart
- MBA + PhD-level research rigor applied to real-world program delivery
- Trained state staff and equity entrepreneurs for City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulations
- Subject matter expert in AI for underserved communities
- Not consulting from the outside — practicing from the inside
Featured Work
DCR Webinar AI Series — 2025
Make Green Go designed and delivered a two-part AI webinar series for the City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation, reaching both city agency staff and cannabis equity entrepreneurs across Los Angeles.
1
AI for Business Planning
Practical AI tools and frameworks for equity entrepreneurs to build stronger business plans, financial projections, and licensing applications — reducing barriers through technology.
2
AI Mechanics
A foundational training for Los Angeles city staff on how AI works, where it's most useful in program delivery, and how to evaluate AI tools responsibly within government contexts.
Client: City of Los Angeles Cannabis Regulation (DCR) | Delivered: November–December 2025 | Audiences: Government staff + Consultants + Entrepreneurs
Our Approach
How We Work
We don't consult from a distance. We work alongside you until AI stops feeling like a risk and starts feeling like a resource.
Contact
Let's Work Together
Who We Work With
- Government agencies seeking AI-ready program delivery
- Equity-focused small business owners and cooperatives
- Community organizations needing AI literacy support
- Partners in cannabis equity and public sector innovation
Ready to move from AI curiosity to confident practice? Reach out — we'd love to hear what you're working on.
Get In Touch
Tell us about your project, program, or training need. We respond within 2 business days.
For Government Agencies
Program delivery support, staff training, and AI integration strategy.
For Small Business Owners
AI literacy workshops, business planning tools, and equity program navigation.
For Partners
Collaborative engagements, subcontracting, and co-facilitation opportunities.