Dawna is a graduate of Loma Linda University in California. She is a registered nurse with Master's degree in Public Health Education. Her professional career has included working as a hospital staff instructor, college and public department health educator. Most of her professional career has been in serving as a volunteer, often in behalf of her church both locally and internationally. A At home she has served as a church health leader organizing and teaching a variety of health seminars for adults and children.
Current special interests include:
- International health evangelism with travel abroad to teach two or three times a year
- Teaching at evangelism training schools
- Country living with her husband and loving dog
- Serving on a variety of boards and committees
- Writing health education materials