Donnielle “Donn” Kirkland is a communications strategist and scholar whose work lives at the crossroads of storytelling, technology, and education. With over a decade of experience leading marketing, branding, and digital strategy for mission-driven organizations, Donn has helped teams harness media and emerging technologies to tell stories that inform, inspire, and create lasting change.

With a Ph.D. in Strategic Media, Donn’s research examines how advocates use communication to represent and uplift the experiences of male survivors of human trafficking—bringing visibility to voices too often overlooked. Drawing on a background that bridges creative strategy, academic inquiry, and digital innovation, Donn is passionate about designing communication ecosystems that empower communities and expand what’s possible through narrative and technology.