Donna Saenz Laffey

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT DONNA SAENZ LAFFEY

Lobbyist | Vice President @ Ferrari Reeder Public Affairs | Nevada Policy Expert | 49ers FanWith a B.S. in Community Health Sciences and a minor in Political Science from the University of Nevada, Reno, my career has been dedicated to public policy, government administration, and the practical ways policy shapes health systems, state budgets, and access to services.Before fully transitioning to public affairs, I spent five years working within California’s Medicaid program, where I led Medicaid subrogation initiatives and gained hands-on experience with the laws, funding structures, and operational realities that govern one of the nation’s largest public health programs.I currently serve as Vice President at Ferrari Reeder Public Affairs, where I advocate for clients across a broad range of sectors, including health care, behavioral health, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, construction, education, technology, and workforce development. I work closely with clients to translate complex policy into clear, actionable strategy—supporting legislative advocacy, procurement efforts, coalition-building, and agency engagement.I first joined Ferrari Public Affairs in 2017 and returned in 2022, bringing a deeper perspective on procurement, implementation, and long-term government relations strategy. My work is grounded in a practical, solutions-oriented approach and a deep understanding of Nevada’s legislative and regulatory landscape.My goal is simple: to help make Nevada the best place to raise my family, the best place to live, and the best place to do business.