WGRG Leadership 

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A Message from WGRG President

Dontai L. Smalls

For more than 50 years, WGRG has served as the premier organization for African American government affairs professionals. Our members represent a diverse cross section of corporations, financial institutions, lobbying and law firms, trade associations and non-profit organizations, and are thought leaders and advocates on various policy issues in the state, federal, and international arena.


The organization's mission centers on professional development, and  increase dialogue between our members and key senior-level policy makers to foster meaningful public policy solutions.


We have a number of exciting opportunities planned for 2025, and I personally invite you to become a member.



Sincerely, 

Dontai Smalls

WGRG President

WGRG Board Members

Members of WGRG's Board bring a wealth of experience and expertise from diverse industries. Their leadership and guidance drives the organization's success, and helps to ensure the professional and social advancement of WGRG members.

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A Legacy of Leadership at  WGRG

A Legacy of Leadership

WGRG has a rich history of programs and initiatives designed to serve African-American government affairs professionals.  Our past presidents range from corporate government affairs leaders to appointed and elected public sector officials. And, many of our programs, Signature Events and scholarship opportunities have been in existence for decades. 


To learn more about WGRG's legacy of leadership, please click here.

"WGRG is one of the few organizations in the nation solely focused on professional development and providing more opportunities for both current and future African-American Government Affairs Professionals. Membership has its privileges and I encourage everyone, including our allies, to become active members"


~ Dontai Smalls, WGRG Vice President and Vice President of Global Public Affairs, UPS