Donna write most of the TED* Works! Friday essays and strives to authentically apply the empowerment dynamic in her own work and life. Talking with Donna, you will hear her deep understanding of the concepts and she will support you on your journey from drama to empowerment.
Donna holds a Bachelors degree in nursing from the University of Missouri and specialized in community health nursing. As the first elected nurse to the Oregon Legislature, she served three terms and was her party’s nominee for Secretary of State. After leaving politics, Donna was the owner and CEO of a multi-store food retail company in Portland Oregon. Writing about leadership in the public arena, in 2004 she defined the importance of being a conscious public leader in her book, The Politics of Hope: Reviving the Dream of Democracy.
As a mother of 3 amazing young adults, she delights in spending time with her new granddaughter, she is a lover of books, great movies, dark chocolate, Northwest micro-brews, and is having a blast traveling around Bainbridge Island on her new e-bike. You may contact her directly here.