Donna holds the position of Associate Director, Strategic Projects within the Office of Provost, La Trobe University.
She has a strong track record of consistently meeting and surpassing goals across various tasks and deadlines, thanks to her effective planning, prioritization, and time management skills.
As a change agent with a passion for enhancing business efficiencies, Donna is both a leader and a motivator. Her leadership has been recognized with a national best practice award for Excellence in Faculty Management.
Donna’s role involves strategically leveraging resources across diverse operational areas, collaborating with multiple stakeholders to improve initiatives and boost productivity. Her expertise includes developing, advocating for, and executing business cases, with a focus on financial and people management.
She also has experience working with academics and industry professionals on the ethical aspects of AI, analytics, and automation, particularly in areas like trust, transparency, sustainability, and privacy.
Donna holds formal qualifications in leadership, management, and strategy execution, as well as an MBA. She is a Fellow of The Association for Tertiary Education Management, demonstrating her commitment to ongoing professional development in the sector.
Donna holds Fellow status within The Association for Tertiary Education Management, highlighting her dedication to ongoing professional development within the sector.
Outside of her professional life, Donna is a swim instructor, teaching students ranging from 3-month-old babies to adults. She also holds a black belt in Karate.