Donna grew up in beautiful southeastern Minnesota, near Spring Valley. Soon thereafter, she ventured to the city, completing degrees at the University of Minnesota, Boston University, and Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. 

Before entering ministry, she worked in corporate America, including a season living and working abroad. Donna has served churches in suburban, urban, big steeple, and town and country settings. She has a heart for inclusivity, and envisions a church that is willing to experiment with new ways to share God’s love.