“Can we actually uproot abuse in a single generation?” That is the "big hairy audacious goal" that gets Donna out of bed every morning. For the last twenty years, she has been on a mission to move past just talking about violence prevention and start doing it at the root level. Her founding work at BLOOM365 (Bring Love On Others More, 365 Days a Year) isn’t just based on textbooks and evidence; it’s fueled by her own lived experiences with childhood sexual assault, domestic violence, teen dating abuse, workplace harassment and stalking. As a firm believer in "prevention in practice," Donna’s expertise lies in turning complex theory into high-impact action. She has developed several evidence-informed resources, trainings and curricula utilized by schools, military installations, Major League Baseball teams, advocacy organizations and corporations, designed to bridge the gap between research and reality. Beyond her programmatic work, you can find Donna hosting the "Uproot Abuse" podcast, where she addresses the “elephants in the room” that often stand in the way of preventing the next generation of offenders. She also serves on the Arizona Governor’s Commission to End Intimate Partner and Gender Based Violence. She holds a bachelor’s in communication and a master’s in public administration and is currently exploring PhD programs to further reinforce her vision to scale up root cause prevention. While this mission is her life's calling, Donna also finds immense joy in the everyday. You’ll find her traveling the world on the hunt for the perfect gluten-free pastry or never shying away from a karaoke mic. Above all, Donna cherishes the moments spent with her husband, their three children, and their two dogs at their home in Peoria, Arizona.