Who is Donnica?

Media Trainer & Comms Strategist | Helping Young Professsionals + Brands Show Up, Speak Up & Stand Out | Book & Culture Enthusiast

My Background

I’m a communications expert, media trainer, and culture connector with over a decade of experience leading strategic messaging and public health communications at the CDC — often as the youngest and only Black woman in the room.

Now, I use that expertise to help both individuals and brands tell stories that resonate, lead conversations that matter, and build presence that drives impact. Whether it’s preparing executives for media appearances, helping young professionals show up powerfully in professional spaces, or consulting with brands who want to connect more authentically with diverse audiences — I bring strategy, clarity, and cultural fluency to every table I pull up a seat.

What I Stand For

I also create content about books, style, women’s sports, and the complexities of thriving as a Black woman in corporate America — because powerful communication doesn’t just happen in press releases. It happens in community.

Driven by creativity. Grounded in strategy. Focused on impact.

How I Can Help You or Your Brand:

• Executive media training & message coaching
• Strategic communications consulting
• Book & product partnerships (ARCs, launches, events)
• Speaking engagements & panel moderation
• Brand collaborations rooted in books, fashion, or women’s sports