Donna Haynes
Development Director at the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association
Donna Haynes is the Development Director at the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association and has been in that position since 2008. During her time at Legal Aid, she has experienced the best and worst of people, and is the fundraiser working to ensure that attorneys are available at no charge to our low-income neighbors. Events experienced during her tenure include the Pulse Tragedy, Hurricanes, Flooding, and an economy that has left Orange County Florida with a housing market that cannot sustain our residents needs. When you add to that the COVID pandemic you can see that Donna is a busy individual.
Prior to her arrival in Central Florida, Donna was employed by Florida Rural Legal Services as the Director of Pro Bono covering Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River County. In that position Donna organized legal representation, radio shows, and multiple agencies including The connector of the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Hotline and FEMA during Hurricane, Jeanne, Charlie, and Frances, the coordination of which happened from a tent in her backyard as her roof was destroyed, and she had no electricity for 26 days.
Donna was selected by Florida Supreme Court Harry Lee Anstead, the chief judge to speak about access to justice and diversity issues, a native New Yorker, owner of two crazy cats, Ginger & Pumpkin.
Council Luncheons
Women's Executive Council monthly Luncheon Meetings are for members and open to guests.
- The payment method is required in advance with a valid credit card to secure your reservation and meal selection.
- Lunch Meeting is $40.00 for all Members and Guests before the deadline of NOON on the WEDNESDAY prior to the Monday meeting.
- Based on the recent luncheon rate increase, there will be no late fee for guests and members who reserve after the deadline, we just appreciate knowing the number of confirmed attendees as soon as possible to notify the Citrus Club.
- All luncheon reservations are final. No-shows will be invoiced.
- Seating is LIMITED to reservations. Late reservations and those who arrive without a reservation, will be placed on a stand-by list to see if we are able to offer you a seat.
Citrus Club Parking
- GUESTS: Parking options are street side with meters and in the Citrus Club parking garage for $3.00 / hour
- WEC MEMBERS ONLY: Your fee includes your lunch and two (2) hours of complimentary parking. Additional parking time is paid for by the member.
2023 Guest Speakers
Women's Executive Council monthly Luncheon Meetings are for members and open to guests.
- January 11, 2023 - Dr. Iline Wilkins
- February 8, 2023 - Donna Haynes
- March 8, 2023 - Speaker TBD
- April 12, 2023 - Speaker TBD
2022 Guest Speakers
- Ali Manion, 2022-2023 Walt Disney World Ambassador
- Jana & Jason Shelfer, Living Lucky
- Scott Randolph, Orange County Tax Collector
- Stephanie Bowman from One Heart for Women and Children, Carolyn Kreuzpaintner & Ellen O’Connor from Dave’s House
- Scott Howat, OCPS
- Quibulah Graham, Orlando Health
- LaSonia Landry, American Heart Association
- Pauline Eaton, Orlando Main Streets
- October 13, 2022 - Women's Achievement Awards
- November 15, 2022 - WEC 2022 - 2023 Elections
- December 8, 2022 - WEC Holiday Party
2021 Guest Speakers
- Secily Wilson, Author, Philanthropist, Broadcaster, Survivor, Motivational Speaker
- Tanya Counter, Area Vice President General Commercial Segment, Salesforce
- Amanda Duffy, Executive Vice President | Orlando Pride
- Karmyn Norwood, Deputy Vice President of Sensors & Global Sustainment, Vice President of Rotary Wing and Ground Programs | Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Diane Diaz, Speaking Coach & Personal Brand Strategist | Speaking Your Brand
- Jo Newell, President | Orlando Chamber
- Casandra Matej, President & CEO | Visit Orlando
- Servola Fraizer, CEO & Founder | Motivate Enterprise, LLC
- Elisha González, Educator & Public Affairs Executive | FAIRWINDS Credit Union & Vice President of Government Affairs & Community Relations, Executive Director of FAIRWINDS Foundation
2020 Guest Speakers
- Amanda Douglas, Chief Executive Officer | Celebration Title Group
- Stacy Nadeau, Speaker Consultant, Coach | Women Empowerment Ambassador
- Frances Rios, Chief Executive Officer | Women Who Lead, LLC
- Peggy Hoyt, Attorney, Author, Speaker | The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryant, LLC
- Mayor Buddy Dyer | City of Orlando
- Mary Pigatti | Chief Executive Officer | eMindful
- WEC Panel Discussion
- Catherine A Ni, Director, Advanced Rotary Wing & Ground Systems | Lockheed Martin - Missiles & Fire Control
- Pamela Landwirth, Chief Financial Officer | Give Kids the World
- LaVon Bracy, EdD, Advocate for Social Justice & CoFounder | New Covenant Baptist Church of Orlando
- Romie Mushtaq, MD, ABIHM, Chief Wellness Officer | Evolution Hospitality