Donna Kato

Donna Kato is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in both the wine industry and pharmaceutical sectors. Currently serving as the Proprietor and Managing Director at Adonna Vineyards & Wines since February 2024, Kato specializes in producing Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Concurrently, Kato is a Scientific Advisory Board Member at GEn1E Lifesciences Inc., focusing on strategic guidance for drug programs, and holds the position of Board Director and Secretary at NP2--Pharma Reimagined, which aims to make life-saving drugs more accessible. As a Strategic Advisor and Board Member at Premier Research, Kato leverages over 35 years of expertise in regulatory affairs. Additionally, Kato contributes to the advisory board of Women in Leadership at UC Santa Barbara PaCE, promoting women's success in executive roles. Kato's educational background includes an MBA from Santa Clara University and dual degrees in Biochemistry and Viticulture and Enology from the University of California, Davis.