Donna Birmingham

Donna Birmingham has extensive experience in risk management and internal auditing, currently serving as the Chief Assurance and Risk Officer and AVP of Risk Management at Dalhousie University since September 2017. In this role, Donna collaborates with various university partners to provide assurance across the Office of University Risk and Assurance, encompassing Environmental Health & Safety, Security, Insurance, Risk Management, and Internal Audit. Prior to this position, Donna held multiple roles at Emera from August 2015 to August 2017, including Internal Audit Manager, where responsibilities included developing internal audit plans and conducting audits to assess risk and prioritize needs. Donna holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Cape Breton University.