ABA Continues Delivering Higher-Level Impact for the Industry

Washington, DC - To bolster the workforce and insights division that the American Bakers Association (ABA) established last year to deliver on its strategic plan, ABA has introduced an experienced economist to the division. Mary Donovan will serve as an economic consultant for ABA, delivering industry research and data analysis to support baking manufacturing businesses. 

“ABA has continued to elevate the portfolio of industry research and data we produce for the membership and Mary’s addition to our insights team will help us take this to new heights,” said Christina Donnelly, ABA’s Senior Director Strategic Communications and Initiatives. “Empowering baking and supplier members with relevant economic analysis on the issues of importance to their operations is a key focus for ABA this year.”   

“The ability to use data to demonstrate the economic impacts of policy proposals is invaluable as we advance industry priorities with policymakers,” said Eric Dell, ABA’s President and CEO. “We are laser focused on amplifying the voice of the commercial baking sector in Washington and Mary’s expertise will further strengthen our advocacy initiatives.”

Donovan is an experienced economist, strategist, and communicator with a proven track record of helping clients achieve their business and policy goals. Before founding Elevated Insights Group, Donovan was a Principal & Economist at NDP Analytics, where she partnered with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and trade associations to deliver impactful research and insights that drive decisions and influence policy outcomes. Her work spans industries and issues, including finance and insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate and housing, retail, and technology.  

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About the American Bakers Association
 
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the largest, most established, and diverse trade association for the commercial baking industry in the United States. ABA’s community includes more than 350 member companies representing over 1,200 commercial baking facilities and the extensive industry supply chain.

Since 1897, ABA has served as the voice of the baking industry, offering compelling advocacy, insightful thought leadership, and comprehensive research on industry trends. ABA members also benefit from extensive business services including premier networking events, impactful knowledge sharing, and effective workforce development programs and training resources. ABA is committed to enhancing its mission by growing the category and promoting the industry as the destination workplace.