Written by: Melissa Gerrish
Photo by: Sarah Cole
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Name: Donna Johnson
Education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology with research emphasis from the University of Alabama in Huntsville
Experience: Non-profit Organization Management; National Children’s Advocacy Center, National Children’s Alliance, The Volunteer Center of Huntsville/Madison County, Madison County Court Appointed Juvenile Advocates, Russel Hill Cancer Foundation
Job title: Executive Director
Employer: Russel Hill Cancer Foundation
Number of employees: “Four, and many faithful volunteers.”
Job description: “I am responsible for working with the Foundation’s Board of Trustees toward consistent achievement of the mission (support of bold, innovative cancer research, education and patient assistance), and financial objectives to include: asset protection, budget development and management, human resource management, grant writing, managing projects, programs and volunteers, developing/directing all fundraising events, marketing and public relations.”
Best perk: “Working with highly intelligent, inspirational members of our community who strive to advance science and technology in the unified goal to eradicate cancer and improve cancer treatments.”
Ambition: “To become the best version of myself, as God intended – I have a long way to go!”
Best advice received: “We all possess exactly what we need to be our greatest selves.”
Best advice to give: “Work hard, pray hard and be passionate about your career choice.
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