August 5, 2025
Throughout an impressive career, Tenee Hawkins, Executive Vice President and Atlanta Co-Market Lead for GCI Health, has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic vision, and as a result, has profoundly impacted the healthcare communications landscape.
Tenee’s accomplishments and industry standing were recently acknowledged through a prestigious distinction — she was named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of Atlanta for 2025 by Women We Admire. Women We Admire is one of the fastest-growing professional women’s networks whose membership includes accomplished women executives and leaders across the U.S. and Canada. This honor celebrates women who exemplify excellence across Atlanta’s diverse and dynamic industries, from technology and finance to healthcare and innovation.
Since joining GCI Health in 2021 as senior vice president, Tenee has rapidly ascended, becoming a group senior vice president and ultimately taking the helm as executive vice president and Atlanta co-market lead in 2023. In this pivotal role, she spearheads one of the agency’s largest account teams, cultivating an inclusive environment that consistently drives remarkable growth. Her expertise as a senior multicultural specialist and the visionary founder of GCI Health’s cultural marketing further underscores her invaluable contribution, providing critical consultation across diverse teams and therapeutic areas.
Beyond her professional achievements, Tenee is a dedicated mentor and community advocate, generously contributing her time and expertise to numerous nonprofit boards and professional organizations. A leader and trailblazer dedicated to crafting impactful communications and a passionate advocacy for inclusion, Tenee Hawkins is a woman to admire in Atlanta and beyond.
Read more about the Top 50 Women Leaders of Atlanta for 2025 here.