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== Career History ==

In 2005, Donna joined ICANN as the [[ccNSO]] policy officer and in 2007 was made the Manager of Governmental Relations. In 2005, 2006 and 2007 she supported the Nominating Committee and is the project manager for Accountability Framework discussions with [[ccTLD]] managers.<ref>[http://archive.apnic.net/meetings/26/program/speakers/ apnic.net]</ref>

Before she joined ICANN, she worked for many years, in a wide range of positions, at the Australian Commonwealth Public Service. One such position was [[GAC]] Coordinator, representing the Australian Government in 2001/2002.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-02mar05.htm icann.org]</ref>

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Office Management and has also undertaken post-graduate studies in public policy.<ref>[http://archive.apnic.net/meetings/26/program/speakers/ apnic.net]</ref>