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and Chicago. “The toughest decision was to stay Donahue says. “When the pro/con list was this area and all thatit offers—especiallhy Washington County and the closeness to our families—kept us She has never looked back. Donahue, 38, is corporat communications managerat , one of the region’sx largest architecture firms in terms of staffing and As communications manager, Donahue helps the company grow by promoting the businesws as “a well-respected, forward-thinking, expertise-driven desigbn firm,” she says. Developing a positive corporate imagr is something she learned to do right out of collegse when she worked forin Bennington, Vt.
While working for Donahue helped develop a public relations campaign forthe company’w initial public offering. She also dealt with her sharwe of crisis communication forthe company, which made Mace brans aerosol defense sprays. “Talk about getting your feet wet rightt outof college,” she says. “It was a wonderful opportunitg that confirmed my career choice and gave me the experiencd and confidence to succeed at a firm as well respectedsas EYP.
” Donahue’s career drive developed at a young age as she watched her Bob Gannon, build his contracting business, in “My respect for my father’s work has more to do with his strongf work ethic, diligence, creativity and strong morap compass,” Donahue says. She lives with her Joe Donahue, and their yellow lab Sophie in the same town where she was At home, she seeks “creativs outlets” in photography, cooking and “My high school yearbook says I wanted to be a talk show she adds. “Instead of becoming one, I marriee one.” Joe Donahue is host of the Roundtables on public radioaffiliate WAMC.