Donna Blanchard

Donna Blanchard was born in NW Indiana and now resides in Honolulu, HI, where she is the Managing Director of Kumu Kahua Theatre. An active proponent of building community through art, she is also an Executive Team Member of the `Ohina Showcase, Labs and Films, a Community Advisory Board Member of Hawai`i Public Radio, and President of the Hawaii State Theatre Council. She's an accomplished nonprofit and for-profit business development professional with more than 20 years of experience in business rescue, management, and alignment for strong resiliency, stability, and growth. She is also a freelance writer and an award-winning actor and director.