Donna Dant currently serves as the Senior Director of Development at Clemson University, overseeing fundraising efforts for the College of Architecture, Arts & Humanities, the College of Health, Education & Human Development, and the Eugene T. Moore School of Education since July 2014. Previous roles include Vice President of Advancement at YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, where Donna managed multiple departments focused on fundraising and public relations, and Associate Director of Development at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, responsible for managing a major donor portfolio. Earlier experience includes working as an Affiliate Broker at RE/MAX Elite and as an Environmental Engineer II at Louisville Gas & Electric Company, where Donna liaised with environmental agencies and managed regulatory compliance. Donna holds a Master's degree in Institutional Advancement from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.