With a vast experience as a missionary (10 years in Zambia, Africa, and six years in Ukraine) and a teacher in both the American Embassy School and Islamic Academy in Africa, Donna brings a diverse set of skills to Shepherd, including leadership training, literacy development, and managing a variety of volunteer opportunities and teams from around the world. In her role as Director of Volunteers, Donna helps recruit and equip individuals and groups to volunteer at Shepherd to significantly impact our community. “My vision for volunteers is to help them learn, build relationships, and bridge the gap of cultural barriers to help further the mission of Shepherd to break the cycle of poverty.”