Donna grew up as a United Methodist “PK” (preacher’s kid). Her father answered the call to ministry when she was just 18 months old. She knew at a very young age that she would also serve others. She was a spunky kid always into mischief, but ALWAYS for the underdog. Donna has a heart for others, especially youth. Her lifelong vision has been to see youth excel to their greatest potential.
Donna earned a Bachelor Degree in Social Work from Western Kentucky University in 1987 and a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, also from Western Kentucky University, in 1998. She has devoted over 30 years to human services and substance prevention, having worked with individuals and groups of all ages. She authored Pulling Dead Daisies a handbook for helping others process through the end of personal relationships, and most recently, a guidebook for developing successful teams or coalitions titled Team of the Year. Donna shares from her professional experiences and life lessons in her writing.
Donna cannot hide her love for God, her unbelievably positive outlook on life, nor her love for helping others succeed. She is best known for her encouraging and magnetic personality, as well as, her ability to find a learning opportunity in every situation. Donna encourages others to always process through emotions, to learn from the life lessons, and move forward with high expectations.
Team-building and developing youth and adult coalitions is one of Donna’s greatest strengths. She successfully developed and sponsored youth coalitions in western Kentucky for more than 25 years. She supports and educates other coalition sponsors and has collaborated with local, regional, state, and national agencies to promote positive youth choices and healthy living.
Donna has been truly blessed with an amazing family and she has enjoyed an enriching career. In this season of her life, Donna’s mission is to motivate and prepare sponsors and coalitions, youth and adult, to be The Team of the Year!
DONNA BUMPUS Consulting, LLC 
You rock!!
Thanks, Bit!
I admire your joyful spirit and look forward to reading your book!
Thanks,Lisa!
Great website Donna. I’m so very proud of you and what you have accomplished since we met way back in 1985. I’m honored to know you and call you friend !!
Thanks, Amy! Likewise!
I have always loved your spirit and personality…you were destined for this and it only makes you shine more because you have allowed God to guide you and direct your path. Donna you have so much to offer and you give so freely, a rare find in our workd today! I am privileged to know you and call you my Friend!! We may not see one another much but we’ve never lost our abilty to pick up right where we were in our conversations which makes me think if didn’t live so far apart we would have been the closest of friends…keep serving and keep writing…so farI have so enjoyed your book and have gleened much needed wisdom from Is pages for this “valley” I am currently in. Thank you for standing in the gap for me and my family in prayer and love also!!
I love my sister to the moon and back. She is one of the most amazing, caring individuals I know. Donna has dedicated her life to helping others, especially in the substance abuse area. I am so very proud of her and her accomplishments. Love you sis.
Love you back, big brother! Thanks for always supporting me!