With over 25 years of experience in public post-secondary education, Donna has become a trusted leader in Access to Information and Protection of Privacy (ATIPP). Known for cultivating a culture of transparency and compliance, Donna has been the go-to expert for her colleagues, consistently reinforcing the critical role privacy plays in maintaining client trust.

Throughout her career, Donna has fulfilled hundreds of access to information requests, facilitated comprehensive privacy and ATI compliance training, and supported the development of institutional policies and procedures. She has led privacy impact assessments for new software acquisitions and successfully mitigated numerous reviews and inquiries with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for Newfoundland and Labrador.

Donna’s expertise is backed by post-graduate certificates in Information Management, Information Technology (Programming), and Information Access & Privacy. She is currently advancing her knowledge in emerging technologies by pursuing Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional certification through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

Donna’s work is driven by a commitment to ethical information practices, strong governance, and empowering organizations to navigate the evolving landscape of privacy and access to information with confidence.