Raven Hawkins

Raven M Hawkins is a Business Development Manager at SmithGroup, where she champions the growth and impact for the Science and Technology, Healthcare, and Cultural markets for the firm's Washington, D.C. office. With a strong track record of cultivating strategic partnerships and driving business growth, she specializes in identifying opportunities in highly specialized sectors and aligning client needs with innovative solutions. In addition to her role at SmithGroup, she serves as the Chapter Manager for the Chesapeake Bay Area chapter of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), where she fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. Her leadership is focused on delivering high-impact results while nurturing relationships with clients and industry peers. Passionate about patient advocacy, she is dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes through better facility design and strategic solutions that prioritize patient well-being. She is also deeply committed to community service, regularly participating in initiatives that promote social responsibility and support underserved populations. Raven's expertise spans business development, project management, client relations, and patient-focused design, making her a trusted advisor and valuable speaker on market trends, industry challenges, strategic growth, and the intersection of healthcare and community impact.