Deonna Barnett is a business strategist with 15 years of experience in small business development. She is the CEO & Director of Consulting of Aventi Enterprises, LLC, a strategic consulting firm based in Columbus, Ohio helping small businesses secure government or corporate contracts. Services include strategic business planning, advisory, small business certification assistance, bid preparation and proposal writing. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University, former Board member of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Columbus Chapter, and the Columbus Chamber’s 2024 Small Business Leader. She is a wife, mother of 4 boys, and the daughter of two entrepreneurs and musicians: Alison & LG Scott.