Donna's Birth to Becoming a Death doula

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Donna's journey to becoming a death doula began with the unexpected loss of her father in 2014. What began as an emergency hospital visit on a Friday ended with his passing just three days later. In those precious final moments, hope for recovery overshadowed thoughts of mortality. 

Through this experience, Donna had a profound awakening to the fragility of life and the sacredness of each and every moment. This realization not only shaped her mission to honor and support others through life’s most delicate transitions but also deepened her understanding that all of life is, in essence,  a delicate transition and each breath we take is sacred.

Through her own grief, personal loss, and the experience of supporting her mother, Donna’s work as a death doula unfolded organically. In that journey, she discovered her calling: to guide and educate others through essential conversations about death, dying, grief, and end-of-life planning. She encourages people to reflect, prepare, and share their wishes, values, and love legacy while there is still time. As a serious illness companion and Soul Doula, she also holds sacred space for those nearing life’s final transition, helping ensure that each person’s journey is met with dignity, honor, respect, and meaning.

Academic Education:

Donna holds a Master of Science in Management, Leadership Focus from The Catholic University of American Washington, DC, and a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Business and Health Promotion from the University of New Orleans.

Professional Certifications:

Death Doula Certification - Going with Grace (GwG), 2021; Global Ministries University - Funeral Celebrant Certification, Feb. 2025; Yoga Teacher Certification- Bikram Yoga Works; Health Coach Certification - Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Donna is a member of the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA), International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA), and National Funeral Home Alliance