+Our CEO
We are bridge-builders, advisors, and strategists. We are a group of strategic change-makers with a diverse set of skills and expertise to assist you with creating and executing your social impact strategy.
Tonya Veasey, MBA
President & CEO at OCG+
Tonya Veasey is a problem-solver and bridge builder.
Tonya Veasey is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience advancing social impact solutions for corporations, nonprofits, and elected officials. She is a trusted advisor to executive leaders and has exceptional expertise in advocacy, strategic communications, and public affairs. She also has a successful track record of creating social impact programs that resonate with underrepresented communities and strengthen organizations.
As a leader in her field, Tonya has secured public funding for healthcare programs and social impact initiatives, led strategic planning for Fortune 1000 companies, and she is increasingly called upon to help clients with crisis communications, corporate social responsibility, and diversity and inclusion strategy.
Tonya’s achievements as the CEO and President of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) are particularly noteworthy. During her tenure, she led change management initiatives, historic fundraising campaigns, and built a collaborative culture amongst industry leaders that drove landmark wins in the racial reckoning and unprecedented activism in 2020-2021. Tonya was instrumental in creating the National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice for the CBCF.
Currently serving on the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Foundation Board of Trustees, Tonya continues to make a significant impact in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her expertise and passion for social impact have made her a respected leader in the field, and a trusted advisor to clients across industries.
Veasey was recognized by the City of Fort Worth as “Woman of the Year in Public Service,” and has been honored by multiple chambers of commerce and business organizations for her leadership, public service, and business savvy. From serving as a public affairs director for a Fortune 500 company to influencing local, state, and federal public policy and securing public funding for health care programs, Veasey has the vision to map out a path of success and bring together the right partners to achieve results.
Her educational background includes an Executive MBA from Texas Christian University, a bachelor’s degree from the historic HBCU Paul Quinn College, and a Diversity Equality & Inclusion certification from Cornell University.