Leticia Zuniga Bresnahan PhD

After spending more than three decades in higher education and health care, Annette Mallory Donawa has finally landed her dream job as the assistant dean of the office of continuing medical education at John Hopkins University School of Medicine. The job combines her two passions, and allows her to practice what she preaches. Dr. Donawa intends to give 150 percent to her new role. She prides herself on being approachable and a team player, which should serve her well as she works to lead a staff of 40.

Prior to her current position, Dr. Donawa served as an associate director of an accrediting commission and deputy director of a NASA-funded university research grant within the School of Engineering at Morgan State University. As a woman in today’s world, she feels that seeking advanced degrees has contributed to her success. Dr. Donawa currently holds a Ph.D. from Morgan State University and a master’s degree from North Illinois University. Her doctoral research supports MSDE’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) initiatives. Dr. Donawa would advise the younger generation of women entering the workforce to stay focused and understand that, while there will be sacrifices, hard work pays off in the end.