Faculty & Staff


PhD, The  University of Alabama and University of Alabama at Birmingham, Major: Health Education/Promotion 
MEd, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Major: Health Promotion  M.Ed. 
BA, The College of William and Mary in Virginia, Major: History  

Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder, The University of Kansas 

Dr. Donahue teaches the following courses:

DS 225, Autism Spectrum Disorders 

HLTH 160, Essentials of Stress Management

HLTH 255, Introduction to Community and Public Health 

HLTH 270, Health Systems and Consumers

HLTH 362, Environmental Health

HLTH 366, Program Planning and Assessment 

HLTH 405, Global Public Health 

JINS 373, Stress in America 

Dr. Donahue’s courses emphasize the potential personal and professional relevance of the course material. She asks students to reflect upon the implications of their learning. Dr. Donahue is a member of Truman’s Partners in Prevention coalition. She encourages student involvement in this coalition as part of her classes and through connections with student organizations. The coalition seeks to reduce high risk drinking among Truman students while promoting health enhancing behaviors. The coalition’s website is http://pip.truman.edu. Her current research focuses on college student health behaviors.

Dr. Donahue is married to Paul and has one daughter, Caroline. In addition to spending time with family, she enjoys yoga, nature walks, theater, cinema, reading, and traveling.

Related Professional Experience

2022 -present, Strategic Plan Coordinator

2004-present, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor, Health Science

2010-2012 Interim Research Coordinator, McNair Program, Truman State University

2002-2004     Assistant Professor, Department of Health Science,  The University of Alabama

2001-2002       Instructor, Department of Health Science, The University of Alabama

1998-2004   Instructor/Teacher Trainer, Kaplan Test Preparation

1997-1998  Fitness Specialist, Women’s Exercise Research Center, George Washington University Medical Center

1994-1996    Chief, Patient Services, Department of the Army, Civil Service

1989-1994  Active Duty U.S. Army Officer, Medical Service Corps   

Current Certification: 

Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)

Registered YOGA Teacher 200 hours (RYT200). 

Current Professional Affiliations: 

The Phi Beta Kappa Society

Missouri Society of Health & Physical Educators (MOSHAPE)