Donna Walsh is a distinguished public health leader, community strategist, and registered nurse with over 37 years of experience advancing population health across Central Florida. She currently serves as Senior Health Services Analyst and Community Chief Health Strategist for the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, where she mobilizes collaborative partnerships to strengthen public health infrastructure and improve community health outcomes.

Before rejoining the Florida Department of Health in Orange County in 2025, Donna served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Shepherd’s Hope, a nonprofit organization providing free medical care to uninsured and underserved residents across Central Florida. Her tenure followed an accomplished 35-year career with the Florida Department of Health, including 18 years in leadership roles and service as Health Officer for Seminole County, where she oversaw all countywide