As an active member of the community, some of her recent volunteer pursuits has been as chair of a community school society, member of Patient Voices Network, Xyolhemeylh Elder’s advisory counsel, Chilliwack, Fraser Valley and Waycea Métis Associations as well as Metis Nation BC, Chilliwack Healthier Communities, Child and Youth Committees’.

Donna has worked as an independent contractor for the indigenous stream of Gambling Support BC since 2016 as an indigenous Prevention and Community Engagement Provider. 

She connects and builds relationships with communities while bringing an awareness about the concerns related to gambling, screentime, as well as indigenous focused, spiritually based, land-based workshops such as the Seven Scared Teachings and Metis Jigging and Cultural Awareness. 

Some of her past work-related positions has been with MCFD, Shuswap Nation Tribal Counsel, Band Social Worker, Interior Health Doula Liaison, Care Aide, Community Living BC Facilitator.

Donna’s passion is in providing health related topics that help people bring balance to their lives. 

As a Living works certified trainer Donna also provides safeTALK and ASIST suicide prevention workshops.

Donna holds a Registered Social Worker designation.  Formal educational achievements for Donna is a Bachelor of Social Work with a Child Welfare Specialization.  She also has a Community and School Support Certificate with a focus on individuals with special needs and a Human Service Diploma.