Donna Donahue, Ma, Cprw
About Donna Donahue, Ma, Cprw
Donna Donahue is the Executive Director at Academic Partnerships, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in career development and admissions, having held various positions at Chamberlain University and Rutgers University.
Current Role at Academic Partnerships
Donna Donahue serves as the Executive Director at Academic Partnerships, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various initiatives aimed at enhancing educational access and student engagement. Her leadership focuses on strategic planning and collaboration with educational institutions to improve workforce development.
Previous Experience at Chamberlain University
Donna Donahue has extensive experience at Chamberlain University, where she held multiple roles from 2015 to 2022. She served as a Senior Admissions Advisor for two years, followed by five years as a Senior Career and Professional Development Advisor. Additionally, she worked as a Workforce Solutions Consultant for ten months. During her tenure, she successfully engaged with over 2,300 prospective students, consistently surpassing lead goals.
Educational Background
Donna Donahue holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Framingham State University and a Master of Arts in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior, which is beneficial in her roles within educational and professional development.
Experience at Rutgers University
Before her time at Chamberlain University, Donna Donahue worked at Rutgers University as the Assistant Director for Alumni Relations from 2007 to 2013. In this role, she focused on building relationships with alumni and enhancing engagement strategies to foster a strong alumni network.
Professional Development and Training Initiatives
Throughout her career, Donna Donahue has developed training programs focused on B2B and B2C sales strategies for new hires. She has conducted ride-alongs to train new hires in effective sales and recruitment techniques, demonstrating her commitment to professional development and team success.