Background
Avina, Donna Martin was born on October 5, 1944 in Madera, California, United States. Daughter of Randolph Fred and Tressie Mae (Chambers) Martin.
Avina, Donna Martin was born on October 5, 1944 in Madera, California, United States. Daughter of Randolph Fred and Tressie Mae (Chambers) Martin.
Bachelor in Journalism, San Jose State University, 1976; Master of Science in Mass Communications, San Jose State University, 1984.
Assistant public relations, Santa Clara County Government, San Jose, California, 1974-1975; legislation aide, California State Assembly, Sacramento, 1975-1976; specialist public relations, Gavilan Community College District, Gilroy, California, 1976-1986; instructor mass communications, Gavilan Community College District, Gilroy, since 1985; owner, manager, Bare Furniture, Gilroy, since 1983; owner, chief executive marketing director, Creative Woods, Gilroy, since 1985; private practice consultant public relations, Gilroy, since 1986.
Founding member Gilroy Community Theatre, 1970. Board directors Santa Clara County Social Services Commission, San Jose, 1974-1975. Precinct coordinator Supervisorial Campaign, County Government, Gilroy area, 1977.
Member Gilroy Chamber of Commerce (member tourism committee since 1986), National Association Self-Employed, American Association of University Women (chairman Teen Pregnancy Prevention Project, Gilroy, 1986, chairman education committee since 1986), National Association Unfinished Furniture Retailers, California St. Employees Association (member public relations committee 1977-1979).
Married Nestor Joseph Avina, July 13, 1963. Children: Michael, David, Jody Annual.