Donna graduated from the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1971. She entered the field of public accounting after receiving an MBA from Santa Clara University and joined Petrinovich Pugh and Company, LLP in 1991. Donna earned her CPA license in 1989 and a masters of taxation in 1994. She plays an integral role on the Firm's Tax, Education, and Fun Day Committees and also serves as Secretary for the California Society of CPAs Silicon Valley San Jose Chapter.

Some of Donna's impressive philanthropic efforts include serving on the American Cancer Society's (ACS) Youth and Cancer Team Pediatric Cancer Committee, the ACS' Daffodil Days program, and the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program. Donna also volunteers for the Cal Society of CPA's Financial Literacy Program where she speaks to high school and junior college students about the benefits of careers in accounting.