Lucas Public Affairs (communications and public affairs)
B.A., journalism, University of Southern California. Before forming Lucas Public Affairs in 2006, served as deputy chief of staff for strategic planning and initiatives for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and chief of staff to First Lady Maria Shriver. Previously was global and public affairs practice leader for international public relations firm Porter Novelli after it acquired Nelson Communications Group, where she was president and CEO for several years. Also served as deputy press secretary for Governor George Deukmejian; deputy treasurer for Tom Hayes; and California press secretary for the 1988 presidential campaign of then-Vice President George H.W. Bush. 2021 and 2026 CalChamber chair. CalChamber director since August 2012.
Donna Lucas
Board Chair
Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Lucas Public Affairs
