Donna Lent, a member of NWPC for 25 years, was elected to an unprecedented third term as President at the NWPC Biennial Convention in 2019. When she was elected, NWPC was (like most women’s groups), just recovering from the first major recession. Through her persistence and personal drive, Donna prioritized rebuilding a national network from a handful of states, to the statewide network which has doubled under her tenure. She reduced the National office overhead by 62%, quietly rebuilt the board to its now 50% women of color, and is a favorite of press wherever she goes. She’s one of our best certified trainers, former First Vice President of the National Board, Vice President of Political Planning, and former President of the New York State Caucus. Donna was one of the principals spearheading the three year effort to create the NY State Choice Party – a counter to the NY State Right to Life Party.

Before entering public service, Donna enjoyed a successful career as a Law Office Manager and small business owner. In 2001, Donna left the private sector and joined an NYS Assemblywoman as the Chief of Staff, where she played a crucial role in the passage of important legislation protecting and expanding women’s rights. After serving the constituents of the Third Assembly District, she was appointed Chief Deputy Town Clerk for the Town of Brookhaven in 2010. Donna is currently the elected Town Clerk of Brookhaven, NY, a role she assumed in 2013 with 60% of the vote and elected to a second four-year term in 2017.