Donna joined CTTC in March 2024 and is responsible for leading operations and project management activities to optimize the Center's performance and effectiveness. Prior to joining CTTC, Donna served as Associate Director for Vanderbilt's Research Development and Support team after transitioning from her role as Assistant Director of Operations for the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health. Prior to her career at Vanderbilt, Donna worked in drug discovery and then in epidemiology and global public health at Moffitt Cancer Center, including roles managing laboratories, project teams, and operations.
Donna brings extensive experience in project development, implementation, and management across numerous fields, with a masters degree in medicinal chemistry from the University of Kansas and an MPH in epidemiology and global communicable diseases from the University of South Florida.
