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Donnica Hawes-Saunders is the Founder and CEO of The Averity Group, a national public affairs firm specializing in advocacy, strategy, and communications for highly regulated industries. A former Capitol Hill staffer and corporate affairs executive, she’s built a career at the intersection of policy, media, and purpose - helping organizations navigate complex issues while advancing equity and social impact.

Named one of D.C.’s Top Lobbyists and Influencers and a Business Journal Forty Under 40 Honoree, Donnica brings over a decade of experience shaping national conversations on leadership, representation, and courage. As a co-host of Raised By Her, she brings heart and humor to stories about family, purpose, and becoming who you’re meant to be.