Donna Wood

Donna Wood has extensive work experience in defense research and development. Donna worked as a director for various departments within Defence Research and Development Canada, including the Research and Development Strategic Partnerships Industry Advice and Science and Technology Operations. Prior to that, they held roles as a project manager and section head in fields such as wireless public alerting dissemination, conducted energy weapons strategic initiative, and major events coordinated security systems. Before their time at Defence Research and Development Canada, Donna served as a signals officer and land electrical mechanical engineering officer in the Canadian Forces.

Donna Wood has a strong educational background in the field of Business Administration and Management. Donna obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management from Carleton University during the period from 2012 to 2022. Prior to that, they completed their MBA degree at the University of Ottawa from 1994 to 1997. Additionally, they earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree from the same institution from 1994 to 1996, specializing in Engineering and Management. Donna's education journey started at the Royal Military College of Canada/Collège militaire royal du Canada, where they received their Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Engineering Management, spanning the years 1983 to 1987.

In terms of certifications, Donna holds a Professional Engineer certification from PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario) and a Project Management Professional certification from PMI (Project Management Institute). The specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.