Donna Graves

Built and scaled a globally recognized experiential and brand marketing agency, sustaining 20 years of industry leadership and innovation in a competitive landscape for Fortune 500 brands and properties. A creative, forward-thinking innovator and team motivator, resulting in over 65 global industry awards. Spearheaded and directed a diverse workforce of 1,000+ full-time and temporary employees over the span of the agency, cultivating a high-performance culture centered on creativity and collaboration.

Championed the creation of the company's brand tagline, 'We are the PEOPLE people,' which reinforced the company's identity and aligned the team toward a unified, fearless pursuit of excellence under a shared vision.

Co-Founder & CEO of a WBENC-certified agency specializing in experiential and brand marketing for global brands and properties. A visionary leader known for anticipating industry trends, driving innovation, and navigating economic challenges with agility—ensuring sustained growth, client loyalty, and team excellence. Proven ability to attract, cultivate, and retain world-class talent.

BA - Penn State University Marketing (received 4-year athletic scholarship on the varsity women's tennis team.

Doctor of Humane Letters, Tiffin University (Honorary Degree, 2018 Commencement Speaker)