Data-Driven Insights for Complex Challenges
Specialized economic consulting that turns federal benefit-cost analysis into clear, actionable strategies for your next big infrastructure project.
Core Competencies
• Economic & Statistical Analysis • Benefit-Cost Analysis • Water Resources Economics
• Transportation Economics • Federal Planning & Policy Compliance • Data Analytics & Modeling
• GIS & Geospatial Analysis • Forecasting & Risk Analysis • Stakeholder Engagement • Technical Report Writing • Project Management • Google AI Prompting
Technical Tools
• Microsoft Power Platform • Power BI • Tableau • ArcGIS Pro • Excel (Advanced) • HarborSym
• Python (basic) • SQL (basic)
Acquisition:
UEI: JVE8EMSGCMA6
NAICS Codes:
541611 – Mgmt Consulting
541330 – Engrg Services
Our Team.
At Helix Strategies, our boutique structure is our greatest asset, allowing us to remain highly adaptable and deeply engaged with our clients. To complement our core team, we maintain a robust, on-call network of highly specialized subcontractors. Related to this opportunity. Include resume for review (See attachment) This dynamic structure ensures that if project scopes evolve or expand beyond our in-house capabilities, Helix Strategies is immediately supported by top-tier professionals ready to scale our economic services precisely to your needs.
Sherida Bonton, M.A. - Principal Economist
Economist • Infrastructure & Water Resources Analyst • Strategic Advisor
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Sherida the Principal Economist and Founder of Helix Strategies, LLC. With over 12 years of federal, municipal, and consulting experience, Sherida supporting water resources, navigation, flood risk management, economic development, and transportation planning. With her expertise in federal benefit-cost analysis, economic forecasting, risk modeling, and federal project justification, she brings a clear understanding of requirements needed to justify any project. Known for translating complex data into clear insights for policymakers, she has secured project funding and guided long-term infrastructure and resilience investments throughout the United States and its terrritories.
Professional Experience
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)— Remote
Regional Economist | Apr. 2024 – Sep. 2025
• Applied advanced economic forecasting models to assess long-term financial viability for major water resource projects.
• Led data-driven analytics for the Washington Aqueduct Secondary Source Study, evaluating resilience and national security implications for over 9 million residents.
• Completed incremental cost analysis for the Royal River ecosystem restoration, identifying cost‑effective measures to achieve fish passage and long‑term ecological benefits.
• Delivered high-quality economic documentation supporting federal decision-making and budget justification.
AECOM, National Infrastructure Economics Practice — San Diego, CA
Infrastructure Economic Consultant | Jan. 2022 – May 2023
• Performed economic analysis and grant writing during the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Grant Cycle, submitting grant proposals for funding totaling $252 million
• Led the economic analysis update for the 2023 Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan & Port Mission Plan, highlighting direct and indirect contributions from the coastal economy.
• Integrated electrification and autonomous vehicle system benefits into USDOT‑compliant benefit‑cost analyses for the state transportation grant proposal for the State of New Mexico.
• Conducted the economic analysis for the Santa Teresa Port of Entry Road Modification, contributing to securing $45M in federal funding.
• Developed the Spindale and Rutherfordton BCA models for NCDOT, supporting successful project justification and funding.
USACE, various
Economist & Study Manager | Apr. 2014– Dec. 2018
• Produced the benefit-cost analysis supporting the Tinian Harbor shoreline protection project, aligning cultural, economic, and resiliency needs.
• Analyzed port traffic and GIS datasets to evaluate harbor economic impacts and briefed findings to CNMI leadership.
• Identified $20,000 in cost savings by eliminating duplicated contract scope across harbor studies.
Project Manager | Apr. 2014 – Mar 2016
• Achieved 1.1 benefit-cost ratio and $3.9 million of National Economic Development (NED) gains through Norfolk Harbor channel improvements addressing regional commercial growth.
• Partnered with the City of Norfolk to assess coastal flooding and advance resilience planning for 50,000+ residents, recommending non-structural solutions for implementation.
Affiliations
• Arts & Cultural Commission, City of La Mesa, Commissioner
• La Mesa Environmental/Vehicles Task Force, Committee Member
• Junior League of San Diego, Former Board Member
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Former Committee Chair
Professional Certifications
Google AI Professional
Sub Consulting Team
At Helix Strategies, our boutique structure is our greatest asset, allowing us to remain highly adaptable and deeply engaged with our clients. To complement our core team, we maintain a robust, on-call network of highly specialized subcontractors. Related to this opportunity. Include resume for review (See attachment) This dynamic structure ensures that if project scopes evolve or expand beyond our in-house capabilities, Helix Strategies is immediately supported by top-tier professionals ready to scale our economic services precisely to your needs.
