About Donnetta
Experience that connects.
A perspective that’s practical.
I’m Donnetta Jenkins, an aerospace and defense professional, PMP, and lifelong learner. Over nearly a decade—most recently at Raytheon, and before that at Boeing—I’ve helped audiences understand how business, regulations, and execution come together.
My professional journey
Grounded in the work.
Focused on what comes next.
I work at the intersection of aerospace and defense, global trade, export controls, and regulatory compliance—where the details matter, the stakes are high, and getting it right is mission-critical. My job is translating complicated trade-control obligations into practical, compliant solutions that support program execution and business goals.
What sets me apart is connecting the regulatory requirement to the larger mission. Compliance protects the organization, enables global operations, reduces risk, and creates a path for business to move forward responsibly.
I bring that practitioner’s perspective to speaking and teaching: approachable explanations, practical insights, and a focus on helping people learn.
Principal Licensing Specialist · Raytheon
Supporting export licensing, agreements, exemptions, defense services, and foreign-person interactions for complex aerospace and defense programs.
Boeing
Nearly a decade of trade controls, project leadership, and supply chain work across highly regulated aerospace programs, in three roles:
- Supply Chain SpecialistJan 2023 – Sep 2025 · Supply chain work across highly regulated aerospace programs.
- Senior Project ManagerNov 2021 – Dec 2022 · Leading cross-functional projects and stakeholders toward execution.
- Trade Controls SpecialistJan 2016 – Oct 2021 · Export compliance, ITAR and EAR, regulatory documentation, and authorization management.
UPS · Account Executive
Client relationships and logistics solutions.
International Trade Administration · Intern
An early introduction to international trade policy.
- Master’s degree · Procurement and Acquisitions ManagementWebster University, St. Louis
- B.A. · Management, emphasis in International BusinessWebster University, St. Louis
- Master of Legal Studies · Regulatory Compliance (in progress)Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
- PMP since 2022Project Management Professional · Professional working proficiency in Chinese, studied at Beijing Language and Culture University
Who I serve
Professionals. Students.
Teams ready to learn.
Conference organizers, professional associations, and corporate learning teams. Colleges and universities seeking industry perspectives. Professional development groups, women’s leadership organizations, and student organizations.