Background
Burgess, Donna Elaine was born on April 14, 1956 in Lancaster, California, United States. Daughter of Harold Irwin and Phyllis Elaine Burgess.
Burgess, Donna Elaine was born on April 14, 1956 in Lancaster, California, United States. Daughter of Harold Irwin and Phyllis Elaine Burgess.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1985. Master of Social Work, University Iowa, 1988. Certified in aging studies, University Iowa, 1991.
Family and community counselor Beloit of Iowa, Ames, 1979-1982. Social worker Lutheran Society Services, 1982-1987. Medical social worker Hospice Central Iowa, Des Moines, 1987-1993.
Clinical social worker Counseling & Assessment Services Professional Corporation, 1993—2003. Grief and volunteer services director Hospice Central Iowa, West Des Moines, since 2003. Consultant social worker Calvin Community, Des Moines, 1994-2002, Bishop Drumm Care Center, Johnston, Iowa, 1997-2002.
Secretary Central Iowa Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome project, 1988-1989, Dreams Can Come True-a Non-Profit Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome organization, since 1992. Member National Association of Social Workers (president 1996-1998, secretary 1992-1994, grantee 1992).).