Donna has a nursing background and over 25 years of experience as a clinician, educator, manager and leader in both public and private healthcare organisations. As the Director of Learning and Development at Mater Health Services, Donna currently leads a large and diverse team of multidisciplinary education professionals and is responsible for organisation-wide teaching and learning for over 7000 staff.

As CEO of Mater Education, an independent, commercial RTO, she is also responsible for the design and delivery of a number of nationally recognised healthcare qualifications and a suite of clinical education and simulation programs for the continuing professional development of the healthcare workforce.

Donna has adjunct Associate Professor roles with both ACU and UQ, holds a number of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in nursing, education, project management and corporate governance.

Special responsibilities:

Member, Governance Committee; Member, Clinical Advisory Committee